Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Magnetom 7T MRI Magnet services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 located in Mather, California, intends to sole-source a contract for maintenance and repair services on the Magnetom 7T MRI magnet system at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, with a total estimated value of $294,103.08. This action is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires OEM-certified technical expertise and exclusive access to Agilent-based hardware and software systems that only Siemens Healthineers can provide to maintain warranty validity and ensure patient safety. The acquisition falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and will be conducted as a non-competitive action, with no formal evaluation factors or competitive bidding process, though any responsible source may submit a capability statement by May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST to robert.clark4@va.gov, including proof of authorization to deliver the services and a Unique Entity ID. The contract includes a base period with two one-year option periods and incorporates FAR 52.217-8, which permits the government to extend performance for up to six months total in increments of one to six months, with all extensions at original rates. Performance is restricted to the SFVAMC location, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site. No packaging, marking, or MIL-STD requirements are specified, and socioeconomic or size certifications are not required as no set-aside is applied. The contracting officer is Durell Salaz, and the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price type, though no line-item pricing or CLIN details are provided.