Notice of Intent to Sole Source Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore Scanner Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price commercial service contract to Philips North America LLC. This contract is for the maintenance of the Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore scanner in Bethesda, MD. Other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements by May 2, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement competitively.
Purpose & Scope
USUHS intends to procure the Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology Value Service Plan from Philips North America LLC. This plan includes essential preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repair services for the Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore scanner.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price commercial service contract
- Duration: A base year plus four option years
- Sole Source Justification: Philips North America LLC is identified as the original manufacturer and the only vendor capable of providing the proprietary service plan and required maintenance for the Brilliance CT Big Bore scanner.
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20814, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Other responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.
- Requirements: Responses must demonstrate that a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government, not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the offeror can meet the stated needs.
- Outcome: Information received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
- Cost: The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Response Instructions
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted via email.
- Contact: Kaysie Taylor (kaysie.taylor@usuhs.edu)
- Response Due: May 2, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 17, 2026