J065--CONMED Insufflators Equipment Maintenance Services
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Lovell Government Services INC. This contract is for CONMED Insufflators Equipment Service Maintenance at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The proposed award is based on Lovell Government Services INC being the exclusive authorized distributor and service provider for CONMED, as confirmed by the OEM. Interested parties have 7 days from the publication date (March 3, 2026) to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide full-service maintenance and repair for four specific CONMED AIRSEAL IFS insufflators (SNs: 2403CE0667, 2403CE0661, 2403CE0669, 2403CE0622). Services include all required repairs, equipment maintenance, hardware and software support, remote support, parts, loaners, shipping, labor, and travel. The contractor must assume responsibility for the equipment in its present state upon contract award. Key performance standards include responding to all inquiries within 2 business days and adhering to hospital protocols such as PPE requirements, checking in/out with the biomedical engineering department, and submitting mobile media devices for virus scans. A detailed service report is required upon completion of each service call.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four subsequent option years, extending the potential period of performance through April 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET (7 days from publication).
- Published: March 3, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is intended as a sole source award under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Lovell Government Services INC submitted an Exclusive Authorized Distributor Letter of Supply from CONMED Corporation, designating them as the sole authorized service provider.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be used by the agency to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available. If no affirmative written response is received within the 7-day period, a contract will be issued to Lovell Government Services, INC, without further notice.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Erika N. Taylor, Contract Specialist, Erika.Taylor@va.gov.