XENEX DIFINFECTION AGREEMENT FOR ROBOTS AT TVHS SITES
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9, has made an 8(a) Sole Source award for Xenex Disinfection Robot Service and Maintenance at the Tennessee Valley VA Medical Centers in Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Chattanooga, TN. The award is for proprietary services to ensure the operational readiness of Xenex sanitizing robots used for room sterilization. The award was made to the OEM, Xenex.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the provision of service and maintenance for Xenex sanitizing robots. These robots are critical for sterilizing rooms to combat germs and infectious diseases within the VA Medical Centers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award (8(a) Sole Source, FAR 19.8)
- Awardee: Xenex (OEM)
- Duration: Base year plus 2 or 3 option years (Ordering Period)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Award Date: April 2, 2026
Justification
Market research conducted by the VA was unable to identify any small business entities capable of fulfilling this requirement. The award was made on a sole source basis to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Xenex, due to the proprietary nature of the services needed for their specialized sanitizing robots.
Place of Performance
Tennessee Valley VA Medical Centers in Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Chattanooga, TN.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this award, contact William Blassingame at william.blassingame@va.gov.