J065--Intent to Sole Source with Carefusion Alaris Software Support
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) intends to award a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions Inc. for Alaris Software Support at the VA Lebanon Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. This notice is issued pursuant to FAR 6.103-1, indicating that only one responsible source is believed to satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive technical support for the GuardRails software package and related Becton Dickinson (BD) Alaris software and servers. Key services include:
- Full technical support as per manufacturer specifications and OEM recommendations.
- Service calls for repairs with a four (4)-hour response time.
- Recurring training for Pharmacy end-users on superuser functions.
- Maintenance of OEM specifications and updates, including software enhancements and on-site technical support for updates.
- Provision of quarterly Infusion Analytics Services data reports and remote analyst review.
- Access to the OEM Knowledge Portal, Clinical Infusion Data Consultants, and Pharmacy Consultants.
- Continuous remote monitoring of Alaris Systems Manager for uptime and health.
- Field Service Engineers (FSEs) must be OEM certified and authorized for BD Alaris software support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract.
- Period of Performance: A base period of one year, with four additional one-year option periods. The base year is anticipated from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, extending through Option Year Four (March 31, 2030 – March 30, 2031).
- Place of Performance: Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34.0M.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: February 23, 2026.
Evaluation
While this is an intent to sole source, any responsible firm believing it can meet the requirements may submit written notification and capability statements. Vendors must indicate if they are the direct supplier or an authorized reseller/distributor and provide supporting evidence demonstrating their ability to perform. Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the sole discretion not to compete the procurement.
Submission Requirements
Responses must include:
- Company Name
- SAM number
- Company's address
- Point of Contact information (title, phone number, and email address)
- Business size
- Relevant corporate experience, contract details (number, dollar amount, period of performance), relevant services, and customer points of contact.
Responses shall be submitted via email to derek.chuff@va.gov.