J065--SPECIAL NOTICE: Hospital Bed and Stretcher Preventative Maintenance and Repair 36C25226Q0437
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AI-generated · Apr 30, 2026A sole-source contract is anticipated with Emeritus Clinical Solutions Inc., a certified/verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to perform preventive maintenance and repair of hospital beds and stretchers at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This is not a competitive bidding opportunity.
Using SDVOSB sole-source authority under VAAR 819.7008 requires: the award value including options must be at or below $5 million; the procurement must be synopsized and justified per FAR requirements; the SDVOSB must be determined responsible; and the price must be fair and reasonable with best value to the Government. The contracting officer’s sole-source determination is discretionary and must be properly justified and approved under FAR 6.303/6.304; procurement exceeding $5 million cannot be subdivided to fit this authority.
Under Statutory Authority Public Law 109 Sec. 502 and VAAR 819.7008, the Government anticipates entering into a sole-source procurement with EMERITUS CLINICAL SOLUTIONS INC, certified/verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for Hospital Bed and Stretcher Maintenance and Repair, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI. A determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not required. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. This award is in compliance with VAAR 819.7008: (a) A contracting officer may award a contract to a VetCert-listed/verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) using other than competitive procedures provided - (1) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million; (2) The requirement is synopsized and the required justification pursuant to FAR 6.302- 5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR part 5; (3) The SDVOSB has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and (4) In the estimation of the contracting officer contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government. (b) The contracting officer's determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. To ensure that opportunities are available to the broadest number of SDVOSBs, this authority is to be used only when in the best interest of the Government. (c) A determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not required. However, in accordance with FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii), contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by a written justification and approval described in FAR 6.303 and 6.304, as applicable. (d) When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure the business meets eligibility requirements in 819.7003. (e) A procurement requirement estimated to exceed the legislative threshold of $5 million shall not be split or subdivided to permit the use of this SDVOSB sole source authority. End of Special Notice
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