6525--Intent to Sole Source - Syngo MRI Hardware Upgrade Cincinnati VAMC

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement Syngo MRI Hardware Upgrade
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, located at 260 E. University Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2356, intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed-price award to one large business, Siemens Med Solutions USA, Inc. The contract will be used as a procurement vehicle to acquire hardware and support services required to upgrade the Syngo MRI System currently used at the VISN 10, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC) located at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213.
This upgrade will provide hardware and services required to successfully implement existing software within the facility. The OEM Healthineers are the only contractors who can provide the trade information about the system and are the only ones qualified to provide and perform the upgrade.
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this equipment is Siemens.
Siemens Med Solutions USA, Inc 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355-1418
The Contractor shall provide the following commercial equipment and services:
Syngo.via server hardware configuration XL, rack mount server with automatic updates to latest available software versions. Manufacturer Part # 14484717 Quantity of 1 Each Prime HW Support (24x7) 5 Years for Server Config L, XL or High Performance (HPE DL380 Gen11) - Manufacturer Part # 14484720 Quantity of 1 Each sVia Subs Project Management AM Service allows for eight (8) hours of project management for a syngo.via project. Manufacturer Part # 11648392 Quantity of 1 Each The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing. The NAICS Size is 1,200 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6525 Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary.
This procurement is being conducted under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in accordance with (IAW) GSAR 538.7104-3, Sole Source Justifications, only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.
The anticipated award date is July 20, 2026. The Government intends to award a one-time Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
This is not a request for competitive quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s capability, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. The government reserves the right to verify and request additional documentation to be submitted.
Interested parties must identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within five (5) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Interested parties must identify their interest solely via email to Contracting Specialist, Barbara Robertson, Barbara.Robertson@va.gov no later than June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include " 36C25026Q0646 - Notice of Intent" in the subject line.
Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will telephone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Note: The delivery of gray market items to the VA for the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Contractor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA facility upon discovery of such items.
Questions regarding this notice should be sent to Contracting Specialist, Barbara Robertson no later than June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) at Barbara.Robertson@va.gov.