J045--Intent to Sole Source Emergency Medical Vacuum Pump Repair
ID: 36C24926Q0067Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a9ee14307778454a9ad9e504e3945be6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source the repair services for Emergency Medical Vacuum Pumps to Compliance Solutions LLC, a certified OEM installer and maintainer of PowerEx equipment. This procurement is necessitated by the urgent need for emergency troubleshooting and repair services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, and it is being conducted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(2) due to the specialized nature of the services required. The total procurement amount is expected to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000, as market research has confirmed that Compliance Solutions LLC is the only local vendor with the necessary expertise and knowledge of PowerEx proprietary materials. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Diane Ziegler at diane.ziegler@va.gov by December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST for consideration, although the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source procurement if competition is not deemed advantageous.

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    Diane E ZieglerDiane Ziegler
    (615) 225-6479
    diane.ziegler@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 is issuing a special notice for its intent to sole source the repair of an Emergency Medical Vacuum Pump to Compliance Solutions LLC. This procurement, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24926Q0067, is being conducted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(2) due to the urgent nature of the requirement. The NAICS code for this service is 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement by December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The government will evaluate responses but reserves the discretion to proceed with the sole source procurement if competition is not deemed advantageous.
    P03 SSJ Emergency Medical Vacuum Pump Signed.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a single source justification for emergency troubleshooting and repair services for Medical Vacuum Pumps at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. The justification, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1, is for an amount over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000. Compliance Solution is identified as the sole qualified and capable local vendor, certified as an OEM installer and maintainer of PowerEx equipment. Market research confirmed no other local company possesses the specialized knowledge of PowerEx proprietary materials and engineering. The purchase is approved by the Contracting Officer, Diane Ziegler, based on this justification.
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