J065--Surgical Science
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), Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Sole-Source contract to Surgical Science / Simbionix USA Corp / Mimic Technologies, Inc. for Software Update and Annual Services at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This is a non-competitive action due to the vendor being the sole supplier. Interested parties may submit capability statements by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Software Update and Annual Services for specific equipment:
- Endo suite S/N ES 058-01-22
- Ultrasound mentor S/N US 037-02-18
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Sole-Source
- Intended Awardee: Surgical Science / Simbionix USA Corp / Mimic Technologies, Inc.
- Effective Date: On or about February 17, 2026
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a $24.0 million size standard.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 15:00 Eastern Time
Justification for Sole Source
Market research indicates that Surgical Science / Simbionix USA Corp / Mimic Technologies, Inc. is the sole supplier of these highly specialized services. Awarding to another source would result in unacceptable delays or duplication of costs, and no other supply type would meet agency requirements.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. However, firms believing they can meet this requirement may submit capability statements to Cedric Frasier (cedric.frasier@va.gov) by the response deadline. Submissions must indicate business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned) and ownership (U.S. or foreign). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Disclaimer
The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this synopsis, nor does this synopsis obligate the Government to acquire any products or services.