J065--MVAHCS Carto System Maintenance Intent to Sole Source
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 (VA), Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to Biosense Webster, Inc. for preventive maintenance and warranty services for Carto 3s and Smartablates systems at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source), not a request for quotations. Interested parties capable of providing these services must submit a capabilities statement by April 23, 2026, at 17:00 CT.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive preventive maintenance and warranty services for the Carto 3s and Smartablates systems utilized at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The services are essential to ensure the continued operational readiness and reliability of these critical medical devices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
- Intended Awardee: Biosense Webster, Inc.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 811210
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 17:00 Central Time (CT)
- Published: April 13, 2026
Submission & Response
Interested parties must express their interest by providing a capabilities statement. This statement must offer clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the party's ability to provide the required services. The government reserves the discretion not to compete this proposed contract based on responses received. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed to negotiate solely with Biosense Webster, Inc. Verbal responses and phone calls are not acceptable and will not be considered.
Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Jeffrey Brown
- Email: Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov