6525--NOI Sole Source - SITERITE ULTRASOUND
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS). This contract is for the upgrade of SPECTRALIS Software (HEYEX2) at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). This is a Notice of Intent (NOI), not a request for quotes. Interested parties who disagree with this sole source action must submit a letter of interest by May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to upgrade the SPECTRALIS Software (HEYEX2) system at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source (NOI)
- Anticipated Award Date: June 5, 2026
- Set-Aside: Intended for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB), specifically VHSS.
- NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 employees).
- Place of Performance: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), North Little Rock, AR.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST).
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, parties who disagree with the sole source intent may submit a letter of interest within fifteen (15) days of publication. The letter must demonstrate:
- Technical expertise.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorization to sell/distribute software upgrades.
- Personnel OEM training/certifications to perform services.
- Compatibility of their software upgrades with the SPECTRALIS Software system.
- Clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Responses must be submitted via email only to Contract Specialist Carmyn E. Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov. The subject line must include "36C25626Q0804 Notice of Intent". Late responses may not be accepted. The Government reserves the right to verify documentation and determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
This procurement is conducted under FAR Parts 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services) and 5.001 (Notice of Proposed Contract Action). No telephone inquiries will be accepted.