J065--Intravascular Imaging Scanner Maintenance- NWI POP: BASE 07/09/2026 - 07/08/2027

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has awarded a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract to Abbott Laboratories Inc. for maintenance services on the Abbott Optis Laser Scanning System, an intravascular imaging scanner used in clinical settings. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26326Q0773 and award number 36C26326P0504, is valued at $93,100 and covers a one-year base period of performance from July 9, 2026, to July 8, 2027. The award was made under FAR 13.106-1 due to the proprietary and regulated nature of the equipment, which requires manufacturer-specific expertise, authorized software access, and FDA-compliant servicing that only Abbott Laboratories can provide. No competing offers were possible, and market research confirmed the absence of other qualified vendors, justifying the single-source procurement. The primary place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where the equipment is deployed. Contracting Officer Curt LaRose is the primary point of contact. The service includes preventive maintenance and repair under Abbott’s Assurance Plus Service Plan, ensuring regulatory compliance, system uptime, and adherence to manufacturer specifications. No options, extensions, or additional funding are specified. Packaging and marking requirements, inspection criteria, invoicing procedures, and detailed payment or accounting codes are not outlined in the provided documentation. The contractor’s Unique Entity Identifier is KP5EVFMHUAN1, and no socioeconomic set-asides, small business status, or additional certifications were claimed or applied. The contract does not include clauses detailing subcontracting, labor standards, environmental compliance, or delivery terms, nor are bar-coding, MIL-STD references, or inspection protocols specified. The technical scope and performance standards are defined entirely by the manufacturer’s proprietary procedures and FDA requirements.