J065-- Base 2 Teleflex IABP Maintenance 578
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), on behalf of the Hines VA Hospital, IL, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with TELEFLEX for preventive maintenance and emergency repair of Teleflex intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs). This is a Special Notice under FAR Part 13 Limited Source Justification, indicating it is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance services for Teleflex IABPs, encompassing both preventive maintenance and emergency (unscheduled) repair. All services must utilize new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items, with gray market or counterfeit parts strictly prohibited. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, verifiable by OEM documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM local time
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hines VA Hospital, IL (Postal Code 60141)
- Product Service Code: J065 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. However, any firm believing it can meet these requirements must submit a written notification to the Contracting Officer by the specified due date. Required evidence includes:
- A letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating the vendor is an authorized distributor.
- Proof that the vendor can purchase OEM parts.
- Confirmation that all technical personnel are OEM certified. Submissions must be sent via email to Makena.James@va.gov.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to not compete this procurement based on responses received. If no suitable responses are provided, GLAC will proceed with the sole source negotiation with TELEFLEX. Telephone requests will not be accepted.