R425--Clinical Engineering Interns for VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source, Firm‑Fixed‑Price contract (Solicitation No. 36C26226Q0685) to the University of Connecticut to provide a Clinical Engineering Intern for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). The intern will support a two‑year educational/work internship that includes analysis of the VA’s medical‑equipment management program, co‑management of equipment‑installation projects with a mentor, completion of an engineering‑technical or management project, and quality‑improvement activities such as end‑user training, equipment evaluations, and recall/incident follow‑up. The award will be an IDIQ with a base year and up to four one‑year options (period of performance August 23 2026 through August 22 2031) and an estimated total value of $681,698. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12/13 commercial‑item procedures, NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), and PSC R425 (Support Professional: Engineering/Technical). The Government cites that only the University of Connecticut currently offers a graduate program meeting the VA’s specific internship requirements; however, responses must demonstrate that competition would be advantageous. Deadline for responses is May 4 2026 12:00 PM PT; all inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Laurie LaBelle (laurie.labelle@va.gov).

Notice ID

23522ce380724f578a48525b7b61f3f2

Solicitation Number

36C26226Q0685

NAICS Code

611310

Classification Code

R425