# Infusion System Generator Rental

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0017

- Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0017
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Product or service code: W065 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
- First posted: October 1, 2025
- Last posted: October 1, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b705a4c2e6c6402e807cb8f02729edc9/view

## 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 Bracco Diagnostics Inc. for the rental of proprietary equipment Model 1700 infusion system used to infuse Rb-82 for nuclear medicine PET Rb-82 cardiac imaging. VA requires the proprietary equipment from Bracco Diagnostics Inc. in accordance 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 equipment is unique or proprietary to Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Market research revealed that Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is the proprietary developer and distributor for the equipment currently being utilized by VA. The equipment is routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325412 and the service code is W065. 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 Volcano Corporation is the only vendor that can provide the requested services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to curt.larose@va.gov within three calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not 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.

## Publications

- October 1, 2025: Special notice, due October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice b705a4c2e6c6402e807cb8f02729edc9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b705a4c2e6c6402e807cb8f02729edc9/view

## Points of contact

- Curt LaRose, Contract Officer, curt.larose@va.gov, 605-336-3230 x7573

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