Software Support Service for the Alaris Infusion System Period of Performance 03.15.2026 to 03.14.2027 Base Year

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLEÂ SOURCE REQUIREMENTÂ Â The Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO)Â 10, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201-1916.

Intends to Negotiate a Sole Source Contract under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below.  The associated NAICS code for this Procurement is 541519 with a size standard of $34 Million in Annual Sales.    The Sole Source Contract will be Awarded to:  Carefusion, Inc. 3750 Torrey View Court San Diego, CA 92130-2622  Description of Service requirements: The contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) BD Alaris Software Support, Remote and On-Site Technical Assistance, Cybersecurity-Related Software Updates, Patches, and Associated Maintenance Services on the BD Alaris Infusion System that is currently utilized at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

A Firm Fixed Price Contract is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to Solicit and Negotiate with Only this Source.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:30 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.    Michele R. Bartelt Contracting Officer Michele.Bartelt@va.gov