6540--FVA Endothelial Cell Count
ID: 36C24624Q1400Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e3194073a4c14d2ba6a3928d49dfb525/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract for an Endothelial Cell Count machine to be installed at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center in Virginia. The procurement is specifically aimed at Corps Medical Services, which must provide a machine that meets defined minimum salient characteristics and comes with the necessary licensing. This equipment is crucial for conducting endothelial cell counts, which are important in various medical assessments and treatments. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit written evidence of their capabilities by September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Stephen Nassan at Stephen.Nassan@va.gov.

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    Contract SpecialistStephen Nassan
    (757) 251-5118
    Stephen.Nassan@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for an Endothelial Cell Count machine to be installed at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center in Virginia. The contract is intended for Corps Medical Services, which must provide a machine that meets specific minimum characteristics. The performance period is set from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2025. The sole source justification follows FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). This notice does not invite competitive quotes; however, interested parties may submit written evidence demonstrating their capability to fulfill the requirements by the response deadline of September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST. The notice emphasizes that the Government will consider responses, but the final decision to proceed with the acquisition lies solely with them. The contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Stephen Nassan. This document underscores the structured approach of government procurement processes and the necessity for compliance with procurement regulations.
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