J065--IntelliSite Digital Pathology (Phillips) | New One Time Buy | Start: 3/29/26
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 Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Philips IntelliSite Server Migration. The contract is intended for Philips North America LLC and will support the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quote. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The core requirement is a server migration for the existing Philips IntelliSite Digital Pathology system at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This ensures the continued operation and functionality of the digital pathology infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Philips North America LLC
- Location of Service: Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1) for publication of a proposed contract action. It is not a request for quote, and no solicitation will be made available. While the government intends to award a sole source contract to Philips North America LLC, contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation for consideration. The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Christopher Council
- Email: Christopher.Council@va.gov