J065--Varian ARIA EHR Interface Services
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. for Varian ARIA EHR Interface Services. The award, valued at $193,640.00, was made on March 31, 2026, following a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source contract.
Scope of Work
This contract covers integration services between the Varian ARIA Radiation Oncology Systems and the EHRM Cerner EHR. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. was identified as the only authorized vendor capable of providing these specialized services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Value: $193,640.00
- Awardee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
- Award Date: March 31, 2026
- Original Notice: A notice of intent (Solicitation 36C25226Q0311) was issued, allowing firms to challenge the sole-source justification by March 5, 2026.
Justification
The acquisition was conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)) due to only one responsible source (Varian Medical Systems, Inc.) satisfying agency requirements. The NAICS Code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
Additional Notes
This award notice confirms the contract for the previously announced sole-source requirement. No further competitive solicitations are anticipated for this specific requirement. The Contracting Officer is Robert Ruska (Robert.Ruska@va.gov).