GE XR656 X-Ray System Replacement Parts and Installation
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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), Network Contracting Office 15, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to GE Precision HealthCare, LLC for GE XR656 X-Ray System Replacement Parts and Installation at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1 and FAR 13.101(b), citing that GE is the only responsible source for the proprietary equipment and services.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Replacement parts for the GE XR656 X-Ray System, specifically the High Voltage (HV) Tank and Inverter.
- Installation services for these components. The GE XR656 X-Ray System is proprietary, and repairs and replacement parts must be provided exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), GE HealthCare, using GEHC-certified professionals to maintain equipment integrity and warranty.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: GE Precision HealthCare, LLC / GE HealthCare
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) – FAR 6.103-1 and FAR 13.101(b)
- Place of Performance: Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959-1188.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- NAICS Code: 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, Size Standard: 1,200 employees)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations or competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required proprietary parts and installation services are invited to submit a capabilities statement. The statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of their capability. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed with negotiations solely with GE Precision HealthCare, LLC.
Deadlines & Contact
- Capabilities Statement Due: February 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to amanda.williams16@va.gov, referencing "Special Notice – 36C25526Q0180" in the subject line. Verbal responses are not acceptable.
- Point of Contact: Amanda E. Williams, amanda.williams16@va.gov, 913-946-1127.