J065--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement - GE MUSE Service Maintenance Agreement
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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 Contracting Office 17, intends to exercise future options for a GE Muse Service Maintenance Agreement with GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. This is a sole source procurement for continued maintenance at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX. Affirmative written responses from other interested parties are due by April 20, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The VA aims to secure ongoing maintenance services for its GE Muse equipment. This involves exercising option years (3001 and 4001) under the existing contract 36C25723P0434. GE Healthcare has provided a sole source letter, confirming they are the exclusive provider of remote and on-site service and support agreements for their products, and do not subcontract or offshore these services.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source)
- Existing Contract: 36C25723P0434
- Deliverables: Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA) for GE Muse equipment, with one year of service per option line item.
- Place of Performance: VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216-7167.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Set-Aside
This is a sole source procurement to GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice. However, if any firm believes they can provide the required services, they must submit an affirmative written response within 7 days from the publication date (April 13, 2026). The deadline for responses is April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. Failure to receive a timely and affirmative written response will result in the future options being exercised with GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. without further notice.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Vance Farrell
- Email: vance.farrell@va.gov
- Phone: 210-694-6379