6515--VISN 8 AQUABEAM AQUABLATION SYSTEM
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 08, intends to award a sole source contract to Procept BioRobotics Corporation for a VISN 08 WIDE PROCEPT Aquablation Robotic System. This Special Notice serves as market research to identify other qualified firms, particularly small businesses, capable of providing this system. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA VISN 08 aims to procure an Aquablation Robotic System for a period of performance from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2031. This notice is specifically for market research to determine if there are other sources, especially Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses, that can provide the required system, potentially challenging the sole source intent.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source (under FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(8))
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 08
- Intended Awardee: Procept BioRobotics Corporation
- Period of Performance: March 16, 2026 – March 15, 2031
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Set-Aside: Market research targets various small business categories; no specific set-aside for the intended sole source.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must demonstrate their ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the Aquablation Robotic System. Responses should include:
- Business name, address, business size, and Socioeconomic Category (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Large Business).
- Point of contact, including email address and telephone number.
- Crucially, written documentation showing the company is an authorized service provider. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed Representations and Certifications.
Submission Details
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Submission Method: Email to colleen.houser@va.gov
- Contact: Colleen Houser, Contracting Officer (colleen.houser@va.gov, 727-201-6880)
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for costs associated with responding. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.