J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FY26 SERVICES (BASE+4) | Varian TrueBeam and ARIA Support | 630
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing maintenance services for Varian TrueBeam and related software at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11209. This is for market research purposes and is not a formal solicitation. Responses are due by April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a firm-fixed price contract covering comprehensive maintenance of Varian TrueBeam and associated software (ARIA, Eclipse, TrueBeam STX, hMLC, MV/KV Imager, RAPIDARC DELIVERY, OPTICAL IMAGING) located in the Radiation Oncology Department. Services include all labor, full service, preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, tools, equipment, software updates, hardware updates, transportation, and parts (excluding non-Varian parts). The notice provides sufficient detail for vendors to assess their capability to perform services of this size and scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (base year), with four (4) additional option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must submit a written capabilities statement to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski at daniel.zielinski@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This notice is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses will be used to gauge industry interest and capabilities.
Additional Notes
This is not a full Statement of Work but provides enough information for vendors to determine their ability to perform the required services. The notice is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE," but the description clarifies it as a Sources Sought/RFI.