J065--Varian Aria EHR Interface Services
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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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. for integration services between the Varian ARIA Radiation Oncology Systems and the EHRM Cerner EHR. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 due to Varian being the only authorized vendor for these services. Firms believing they can meet these requirements must submit written notification by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers essential integration services to ensure seamless operation between the Varian ARIA Radiation Oncology Systems and the VA's EHRM Cerner Electronic Health Record system. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is identified as the exclusive provider authorized to perform these specific integration tasks.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Business Size Standard: $34M)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Office: 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
Submission & Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. However, any firm that believes it can fulfill these requirements must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 5, 2026. Submissions must include sufficient supporting evidence demonstrating the ability to comply, specifically a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the vendor's authorization as per clause 852.212-71(c). The government will evaluate responses but retains discretion on whether to compete the procurement.
Key Dates
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time
- Published: March 3, 2026
Additional Notes
No solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All correspondence should be directed to Robert Ruska at Robert.Ruska@va.gov.