Intent to Sole Source - PROAIM AMERICAS LLC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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), Network Contracting Office 23, has published an Intent to Sole Source for a firm-fixed price contract with PROAIM AMERICAS LLC. This notice, issued under FAR 5.101(a)(1), indicates the VA's intention to award a non-competitive contract for proprietary equipment, parts, software, and maintenance provided by PROAIM AMERICAS LLC, as no other vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment. The requirement is for services in MN. While not a request for competitive quotes, interested vendors may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the provision of equipment, approved parts, software, and maintenance that are proprietary to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC. The VA states that PROAIM AMERICAS LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and no other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: April 16, 2026
- Published: April 13, 2026
Evaluation
Responses from interested vendors will be reviewed solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this requirement based on the submitted information.
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent and does not constitute a solicitation. Vendors who believe they can fully meet the Government's requirement should submit information in writing to the contracting officer.