J065--PM&R - Support Services | Bladder Scanner Service - Verathon, Inc. | Base plus four option years - start 4/1 | 595-26-3-082-0009
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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 4 (NCO4), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Verathon Inc. for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and support services for Verathon bladder scanners at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This notice is not a request for quotes, but interested vendors capable of providing these services must submit a capability statement by March 13, 2026, 10:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full-service and support contract covering government-owned Verathon Bladder Scanners. Services include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance as needed.
- Remedial and Emergency Repairs: Unscheduled repairs, only when directed, with vendor acknowledgment within 4 hours and on-site inspection within 24 hours. Cost estimates for repairs must be provided prior to work.
- Calibration Access: Provision of access to Scan Point online service for LVAMC Biomedical Engineering to perform required equipment calibration.
- Parts and Loaners: Use of new, OEM-warrantied replacement parts. Provision of loaner equipment if contracted equipment is out of service for over 48 hours.
- Documentation: Written field service reports within five business days of service completion.
- Personnel Qualifications: Services must be performed by fully qualified Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and technicians with OEM authorization, formalized training within the last two years, and a minimum of two years of experience. Subcontractors require prior COR approval.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Verathon Inc., 20001 NORTH CREEK PKWY Bothwell, WA 98011, UEI DHP9NEFM9H29.
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four (4) 12-month option years, extending through March 31, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (SBA size standard: $34 Million).
- PSC Code: J065, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
Submission Requirements
This is an intent to sole source, not a request for quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide the requested services must submit a one-page capability statement by March 13, 2026, 10:00 PM EST. The statement must include:
- Company Name
- DUNS Number
- Socioeconomic Category
- Brief description of business capabilities to provide these services. Responses must be emailed to sarah.kloecker@va.gov with the subject line: "36C24426Q0141 – PM Services Bladder Scanner - Lebanon". Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source determination in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) and FAR 6.103-1. The government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within its discretion.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sarah Kloecker, Contract Specialist, at sarah.kloecker@va.gov.