Project Information

Bid Title

J065--Intent to Sole Source: Vantive (Baxter) AK 98 Service Base Plus Four Option Years

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

N/A

Published Date

Oct 5, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 16, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C24627Q0061

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J065--Intent to Sole Source: Vantive (Baxter) AK 98 Service Base Plus Four Option Years

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

36C24627Q0061

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Oct 05, 2026 03:41 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Oct 16, 2026 10:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• 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:

Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCEÂ
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, Durham VA Health Care System intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Vantive US Healthcare LLC. Â
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NAICS 811210 Electronic and Precisions Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The proposed contract action is to perform service and emergency repair of the Vantive model AK 98 dialysis equipment currently in use at the Durham VAMC. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, using the procedures under FAR 12.102, Soliciting from a single source. The contract will be for a base plus four option year period of performance of November 2026 October 2031. This notice of intent is not a request for quotation. Interested parties may identify their interest in the requirement and capabilities to Rachel.Watkins2@va.gov no later than 10:AM EST on 16 October 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. Â
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(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufacture or gray market items will be acceptable. Â
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(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Â
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(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in 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 Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items. Â
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No solicitation will be made available. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to complete this proposed contract based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 100 EMANCIPATION DR
• HAMPTON , VA 23667
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Rachel E Watkins
• Rachel.Watkins2@va.gov
• Phone Number 804-675-5841

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Oct 05, 2026 03:41 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Related bids

Oct 6, 2026

[Sources Sought (Original)] Vantive AK98 Maintenance Services - Base Plus Four

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