6525--Medrad Mark 7 Arterion (Pedestal Mount) (VA-26-00035326)
Overview
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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), specifically Network Contract Office 5, has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source award to procure and install one Medrad Mark 7 Arterion Injection System. This acquisition is justified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole-source under VAAR 819.7008. The estimated cost for the system and installation is $29,775.00.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one Medrad Mark 7 Arterion Injection System (product number: ART 700 PEDL), a mobile system used for delivering contrast media in vascular surgery and angiography. The scope includes both the supply of the system and its professional installation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Estimated Value: $29,775.00 (includes $28,250.00 for the system and $1,525.00 for installation). A $2,000.00 trade-in credit is noted.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source
- Delivery/Installation: Required within 30 days after the award date.
- Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Martinsburg VA Medical Center.
Sole Source Justification
The acquisition is justified under VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION), citing 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c). Market research identified two SDVOSB distributors capable of meeting the requirement: 1st American Medical Distributors, Inc. and ASE Direct, Inc. 1st American Medical Distributors, Inc. offered the lower cost of $29,775.00, leading to their selection.
Relevance to Bidders
This notice indicates the government's intent to award a sole-source contract. Other potential bidders should review the justification to understand the basis for this determination. While this is not a solicitation for proposals, interested parties may assess if they meet criteria that might allow for participation or protest of the sole-source decision. The award date is listed as April 27, 2026, with an initial $0.00 award amount, suggesting this is a notice of intent.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Charles M Cameron, Contract Specialist, at Charles.Cameron3@va.gov or 267-221-3785.