VA National Digital Telepathology Service Maintenance Agreement BPA
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 Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Strategic Acquisition Center – Frederick (SAC-F), has awarded Philips North America LLC a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), 36C10X26A0004, for enterprise-wide digital telepathology service maintenance support. This sole-source award ensures critical support for proprietary systems across VA Medical Centers.
Scope of Work
The BPA encompasses comprehensive maintenance services for the VA's digital telepathology capabilities. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance, system updates/upgrades, replacement parts, and technical support for proprietary digital pathology scanners, image management systems (IMS), and associated server infrastructure deployed across VA Medical Centers. The services are vital for supporting the VA Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) Program Office, guaranteeing continued system performance, FDA compliance, and operational readiness.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) 36C10X26A0004
- Awardee: Philips North America LLC
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Award Date: April 3, 2026
- Funding: This BPA does not obligate funds; funding will occur at the call order level.
Evaluation
The award was made on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and systems, for which only the original equipment manufacturer, Philips, is deemed capable of providing the required maintenance and support services without unacceptable risk to system integrity and patient care.