Project Information

Bid Title

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Aug 6, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 16, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C26326P0627

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Project Description

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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

36C26326P0627

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Department/Ind. Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 06, 2026 09:25 am CDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 16, 2026 05:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: J065 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
• Place of Performance:
  Minneapolis , MN 55417
  USA

Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Abbott Laboratories Inc with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the service plan for the EnSite X system, software and maintenance that are proprietary in nature. No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the product service code is J065.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that the service plan provided by Abbott Laboratories is the sole service plan for the Ensite X system. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to joseph.bloomer@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• US

Primary Point of Contact

• Joey Bloomer
• joseph.bloomer@va.gov
• Phone Number 5156995880

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 06, 2026 09:25 am CDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Related bids

Aug 12, 2026

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