J065--Illumisite Navigation System Service Contract
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 Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Covidien Sales for service to the Illumisite Navigation System at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotations, but responsible sources may submit their interest and capability by April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The required services for the Illumisite Navigation System include:
- Reviewing operating system software diagnostics to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performing network analysis.
- Reviewing and reporting on the customer's system.
- Exercising seasonal change over.
- Conducting routine maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning, and remedial maintenance of a non-emergent nature.
- Testing and replacing faulty, worn, or potentially faulty parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Sole Source Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million Dollars
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for competitive quotes. Interested and capable sources must submit supporting evidence demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Submissions will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The government reserves the discretion not to compete based on responses. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Aleshia Hines-Best, Contracting Officer, at Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification.