J065--Covidien Illumisite System Agreement Intent to Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for the Covidien Illumisite System Agreement for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The intended awardee is Covidien Sales LLC. This notice serves as an intent to award, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the Covidien Illumisite System Agreement. The government believes that only Covidien Sales LLC possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Awardee: Covidien Sales LLC, 3555 Koger BLVD, Suite 200, Duluth, GA, 30096 (SAM UEI: NJCGNFB43XK1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published: March 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1) for publication of a proposed contract action. Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation for consideration. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. No payment will be made for costs incurred in responding to this notice. This is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available.
Contact Information
Responses should be sent via email to Sara Wood, Contracting Officer, at sara.wood1@va.gov.