J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | JUNE 21, 2026 THRU JUNE 20, 2027 PLUS ONE OPTION YEAR | VISN 5 VA MEDICAL CENTERS | Draeger Innovian Service Support TASK ORDER National BPA: 36C10G22A0004 (VA-26-00043320)
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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 Contract Office 5, has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Draeger Innovian Service Support for VISN 5 VA Medical Centers. This notice serves as market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing the work and challenging the sole source determination. A sole source contract award is anticipated.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive software and hardware maintenance and technical support services for the existing Draeger Inc. Innovian Anesthesia Record Keeping System (ARK), including Innovian Anesthesia Analytics, across VISN 5. Services include:
- 24/7/365 technical support, encompassing remote maintenance, scheduled updates, preventive maintenance, and unscheduled repairs.
- Supply and installation of replacement or additional hardware components due to technical or functional obsolescence.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Provision of all labor, tools, test equipment, diagnostic software, parts, and shipping. The VA will manage Microsoft patching for ARK workstations and servers after contractor compatibility testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice for market research)
- Anticipated Award: Sole source task order against National BPA: 36C10G22A0004.
- VISN 5 Period of Performance: June 21, 2026 – June 20, 2027.
- BPA Expiration: August 20, 2028.
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 14, 2026.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at VAMCs within VISN 5 (as identified in Attachment A) or remotely from contractor facilities.
Vendor Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation. Vendors who disagree with the sole source must provide documentation of technical expertise in sufficient detail to demonstrate capability to compete. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email.
- DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number.
- Business size (NAICS 811210, size standard $34M) and socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(A), HUBZone).
- Confirmation of whether the company will perform all work or subcontract.
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform.
- SDVOSB/VOSB firms must demonstrate how they will not subcontract more than 51% of the work. Pricing information is encouraged for market research purposes only.
Contact Information
Contracting Officer: Amy Walter (AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV).