J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Teleflex service contract VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
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 Veteran Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to TELEFLEX LLC for preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of AC3 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS). This is a Notice of Intent, and interested firms capable of meeting the requirement must respond by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contract covers essential services for AC3 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, including:
- Preventive maintenance
- Calibration
- Repair
These services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technicians from Teleflex, as they are the only individuals authorized to install and maintain the equipment, and the OEM will only guarantee work completed by their technicians.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (Base plus 4 option years)
- Anticipated Award Date: June 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
- Published Date: May 15, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Firms believing they can meet the Government's requirement and provide an authorized letter to perform services on the equipment may identify their interest and capability to the Contracting Officer. Responses must be submitted via email to John Waldrip (john.waldrip@va.gov) within five (5) calendar days of publication. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Respondents must indicate their business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned) and ownership (U.S. or foreign). Proprietary data should be clearly marked. The Government will not pay for any information submitted.
Additional Notes
This synopsis does not obligate the Government to acquire any products or services. The intent is to award to TELEFLEX LLC due to their OEM status and exclusive authorization for service and parts.