6525--Philips EPIQ B-Cart Acquisition Module
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) has issued a Justification for Single Source Award for the acquisition of a Philips EPIQ B-Cart Acquisition Module for the Spokane VA Medical Center. This sole-source award was made to Philips North America LLC for $24,688.80 due to urgent patient care needs and the proprietary nature of the equipment.
Scope of Work
This acquisition involves a replacement module for a Philips EPIQ7 ultrasound unit. The module is critical for cardiovascular diagnostics at the Spokane VA Medical Center. The urgency stems from the potential for severe impact on patient care, including rescheduling appointments, if the unit remains non-operational due to the lack of backup units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Award (Justification)
- Awardee: Philips North America LLC
- Award Amount: $24,688.80
- Award Date: February 5, 2026
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source)
- Product Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
Justification
The sole-source acquisition was justified under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) and FAR 13.106-1 (for amounts over micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold). The justification highlights that only Philips North America can provide the necessary replacement module and service due to the unit's complexity and proprietary nature. Limited market research was conducted due to the emergent requirement.
Additional Notes
The contracting office for this action is Network Contracting Office 20 (36C260). The contracting specialist is Gregory Watson.