6525--PACT Act Leases Special FEB FY26 EQ Consolidation
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 the National Acquisition Center (NAC) High Tech Orders (36A797), is conducting a Presolicitation for the SPECIAL FEB 2026 Equipment Only Consolidation under the PACT Act. This initiative aims to consolidate requirements for various medical equipment, primarily X-ray equipment and supplies (PSC 6525). Offers are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This consolidation focuses on the procurement of medical equipment, specifically for the PACT Act. It is an "Equipment Only Consolidation" covering "All Modalities." The process involves a structured timeline from requirements submission to the execution of delivery order awards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Delivery Orders under existing contracts
- Eligibility: Strictly limited to companies with current contracts for specified equipment types with either the VA National Acquisition Center (High Tech Medical Equipment Division) or the Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support (DLA-TS), where VA NAC has ordering authority.
- Key Milestones (Dates are estimates and subject to change):
- Feb 27, 2026: Requirements due to NAC
- Mar 18, 2026: Post Requirements and Request for Offers (RFO)
- Mar 24, 2026: Vendors submit Equipment Questions to NAC
- Mar 31, 2026: NAC Published Responses to Vendor Questions via Amendment
- Apr 14, 2026: Vendors to Submit Offers to NAC
- Apr 22, 2026: Customers Receive Vendor Offers
- May 6, 2026: Customers Submit Technical Evaluations
- May 22, 2026: Execution of Delivery Order Awards
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is not a traditional set-aside but is strictly limited to companies holding existing contracts with the VA National Acquisition Center (High Tech Medical Equipment Division) or DLA-TS for the relevant equipment types, provided VA NAC has ordering authority.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission: Offers are due to NAC by April 14, 2026.
- Communication: During the solicitation phase (until May 22, 2026), all communication must be coordinated through 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. Vendors are advised not to contact the NAC or requesting VISN/Medical Center regarding selection status to avoid delays.
- Presentations: Vendor presentations are for clarifying equipment features only; prices or unquoted items should not be discussed.
Additional Notes
Vendors are encouraged to forward this information to their sales teams. The provided dates are estimates and subject to change.