SSJ Philips EPIQ CVx Ultrasound System Repair Redacted

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW RFO 12.102
For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($350K) Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-27-AP-1062

RPOW JOFOC Tracker: FY27 - NCO 21 - 188

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, located at 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200, Ste 204, McClellan CA 95652, in support of Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 5, Health Services Area 5.2, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHSC) at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207
2237#: 640-27-1-500-0018
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Philips Epiq CVx echo ultrasound machine at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) will not power on and currently cannot be used for any required echocardiography studies. The ultrasound machine must be restored back to working order to prevent the additional disruption and cancellation of veteran procedures.
The Philips computer assembly IMB3 9th Gen EPIQ (PN# 453562024983) and Voyager Platform Power Module (PN# 453562089601) will be replaced, and the contractor shall repair and restore the Philips Epiq CVx echo ultrasound machine EE# 202817 to its original manufacturer’s specifications.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Replacing the damaged parts with non OEM approved replacement parts may void any existing warranty in place for the Epiq CVx echo ultrasound machine at the VAPAHCS and may cause additional damage.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A search of the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC), GSA Advantage, NASA SEWP and ECAT were conducted utilizing keyword(s) “Philips Epiq CVx”, “IMB3 9th Gen EPIQ (PN# 453562024983), and “Voyager Platform Power Module (PN# 453562089601)” returned no results. A search of the VA HTME Contact Listing returned one result, contract VA797H17D0022 with A further review of contact showed that although many repair parts and services are available under this contract, the required computer assembly and power supply were not available under this contract.
Revision: 02
Effective Date: 12/30/2025
Acquisition ID#: 36C261-27-AP-1062