7A21--Orthoview License and Maintenance Services - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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 the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Orthoview Concurrent License and Maintenance Services. The VA intends to award a contract to Materialise USA LLC (OEM) for a five-year requirement. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA requires OrthoView Concurrent Licenses and associated maintenance and technical support for its Surgery Department. This software is critical for preoperative templating in total joint replacement surgeries, aiming to enhance precision, implant selection, and alignment, thereby optimizing patient outcomes. The requirement includes two perpetual floating licenses and 12 months of maintenance and technical support, covering a five-year period.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (under FAR Part 6.103-1)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: Five-year requirement (Base Year + 4 Option Years for the service period, though the contract itself is anticipated to have no option years)
- Intended Awardee: Materialise USA LLC (OEM)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
Sole Source Justification
The government believes that only Materialise USA LLC, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, possesses the required capabilities. Market research did not identify any other vendors, including SD/VOSB firms, capable of providing this proprietary software. OrthoView is unique, specifically designed for orthopedic surgeons, and compatible with the VA's current PACS system. Alternative solutions were found to be incompatible, potentially leading to inconsistencies in care, non-compliance risks, and increased costs.
Response Information
This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The point of contact is Lonnelle Jones, Contract Specialist, at lonnelle.jones@va.gov.