J065 - Captain James A. Lovell FHCC Howard Medical Cart Maintenance Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), specifically the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL, has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Howard Medical Cart Maintenance and Repair Services. The VA intends to negotiate with Minburn Technology Group LLC, identified as the sole source provider for these proprietary Howard Medical E-Carts and the associated Care Protection Gold Package. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Firms believing they can meet these requirements must submit capability statements by April 7, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This special notice announces the VA's intent to procure annual preventive maintenance and repair services for all Howard Medical E-Carts and the Howard Medical Care Protection Gold Package. The Howard Medical Carts are proprietary to Howard Medical Solutions LLC, and Minburn Technology Group LLC is identified as the only source capable of providing these specialized services. The place of performance is the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source
- Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0372
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Authority: Procured under 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)), Public Law 109 Sec. 502, and VAAR 819.7008.
Set-Aside
This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The notice clarifies that the authority for sole source is to be used when in the best interest of the Government, and a determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not necessary for this specific sole source action.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. Firms that believe they can meet the requirements must furnish information about their products and services, including customer references, to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements should be submitted as MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments via email to Dustin.Biermann@va.gov. Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the discretion not to compete the procurement based on these responses. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with sole source negotiations.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, by 9:00 AM (CST)
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
- Point of Contact: Dustin Biermann, Contracting Officer (Dustin.Biermann@va.gov). No telephone inquiries will be accepted.