6525--PACT Act Leases Special FEB FY26 EQ Consolidation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 the NAC High Tech Orders (36A797) office, has issued a Presolicitation for the PACT Act Leases Special FEB FY26 Equipment Only Consolidation. This initiative aims to consolidate requirements for X-Ray Equipment and Supplies (Medical, Dental, Veterinary). This opportunity is strictly limited to companies holding existing contracts with either the VA National Acquisition Center or DLA-Troop Support, under which the VA NAC has ordering authority. Offers are due by April 14, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This consolidation effort focuses on various medical equipment types, including XR US, XR RF, NM BONE DEN, XR CT, XR MRI, XR RAD, and XR MAMMO, across multiple VA Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) and Stations. A detailed "Schedule of Line Items" document specifies the exact equipment types and quantities required for each VISN and Station, with a quantity of 1 for all listed items. This schedule is crucial for eligible bidders to align their offerings with the VA's specific needs.
Eligibility & Contract
- Contract Type: Consolidation for delivery orders under existing contracts.
- Eligibility: Strictly limited to companies with current contracts for the specified equipment types with the VA National Acquisition Center, High Tech Medical Equipment Division, or with the Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support (DLA-TS) where the VA NAC has ordering authority.
- Set-Aside: No traditional set-aside; specific eligibility criteria apply as noted above.
- Product Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary).
Key Dates & Submission
- Requirements due to NAC: February 27, 2026
- Post Requirements and Request for Offers (RFO): March 18, 2026
- Vendors to submit Equipment Questions to NAC: March 24, 2026
- NAC Published Responses to Vendor Questions: March 31, 2026
- Vendors to Submit Offers to NAC: April 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM Central Time.
- Goal for Delivery Order Awards: May 22, 2026 Note: All dates are estimates and subject to change.
Communication & Evaluation
All communication during the solicitation phase must be coordinated through the NAC Consolidation Coordinators, Hermann Degbegni (Hermann.Degbegni@va.gov) and Michael Kuchyak (Michael.Kuchyak@va.gov). During the evaluation phase, communication will be through a NAC Contracting Officer. Vendor presentations are intended solely to clarify equipment features; prices or unquoted items should not be discussed. Vendors are advised not to contact the NAC or requesting VISN/Medical Center regarding the status of selections to avoid delays.