Skyplate Detector
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO 15), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for Skyplate Detector replacement and repair services at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System, Jefferson Barracks Division, MO. This opportunity is set-aside for Small Business (SBA). Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is solely for market research and planning purposes; it is not a solicitation. The VA aims to identify potential sources capable of providing corrective maintenance, including replacement and installation, for the Skyplate detector component of a Philips Digital Diagnostic system. The requirement also includes system inspection and a service report. The Government seeks to gather information to inform future acquisition decisions.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (for future requirement)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 year, from May 30, 2026, through May 9, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Set-Aside: Small Business (SBA)
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Ronald.Castle@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Submissions should include a capabilities statement demonstrating the firm's ability to meet the specified requirements. Recommendations for improving the Statement of Requirements and the potential solicitation are also encouraged. Responses are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, and responses are not offers that can be accepted to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all expenses associated with preparing and submitting their responses. The document includes detailed questions for potential respondents regarding company information, capabilities, products, and experience.