6525--36A79725F0220, 553B50053, 553B50056, NM Spect-CT, Modality: URGENT, Siemens Healthineers VISN 10, Detroit VAMC (VA-25-00086744)
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (J&A) for a sole-source award to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. This award, valued at $2,377,508.82, is for the procurement and installation of a new NM SPECT-CT system at the VAMC John D. Dingell in Detroit, MI. The J&A, citing FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A), justifies the non-competitive action due to unacceptable delays that would arise from a competitive procurement process, given the urgent need to replace an end-of-life and end-of-support system. The award was made on August 28, 2025.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for a replacement SPECT-CT system, which is critical for maintaining essential medical services for veterans, including cardiac studies and neurology scans. The existing SPECT-CT system's support ends in 2024, with no third-party service available for 2025, and its end-of-life is projected for December 2025. The new system will ensure continuity of care and prevent a reduction in patient load or the need for more costly community care options.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Delivery Order against an existing IDIQ contract.
- Awardee: SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
- Award Value: $2,377,508.82
- Award Date: August 28, 2025
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- NAICS Code: 334517
- Contracting Office: NAC HIGH TECH ORDERS (36A797), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Justification for Exception
The justification highlights that a standard competitive procurement cycle would not allow for timely acquisition and installation before the current system's support expires. Competing this acquisition would also delay a constrained construction schedule. Siemens Healthineers was identified as the sole provider capable of offering the required combined SPECT-CT system with the necessary layout, as they do not offer a separate CT unit.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Stephanie Thigpen
- Email: Stephanie.Thigpen@va.gov
- Phone: 708-786-5241