J066--Annual Service Plan for Cytek Biosciences Aurora Flow Cytometer - TVHS
ID: 36C24925Q0063Type: 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- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole-source contract to Cytek Biosciences for the annual service plan of the Cytek Aurora Flow Cytometer at the TVHS VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. This contract will encompass maintenance and repair services, requiring Cytek to conduct two preventive maintenance inspections annually, cover all non-consumable parts, and provide technical support with specific response times. The Cytek Aurora Flow Cytometer is crucial for VA-related research, necessitating specialized service that can only be performed by authorized Cytek engineers. Interested parties may submit capability statements by November 25, 2024, to the contracting officer, Elizabeth Trimm, at Elizabeth.Trimm@va.gov, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

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    Elizabeth TrimmContracting Officer
    (615) 225-5613
    Elizabeth.Trimm@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a sole-source contract to Cytek Biosciences for the annual service plan of the Cytek Aurora Flow Cytometer at the TVHS VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24925Q0063, covers maintenance and repair services for the specialized flow cytometer essential for VA research. Under the contract, Cytek is required to conduct two preventive maintenance inspections annually, cover all non-consumable parts, and provide technical support with specific response times. An authorized Cytek engineer will be on-site for maintenance visits and repairs during regular hours. The announcement specifies compliance with various safety regulations and stipulates that all work must be performed by certified technicians. Interested parties can submit capability statements by November 25, 2024, this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and responses should be directed to the contracting officer, Elizabeth Trimm. The goals emphasize ensuring high-quality service while adhering to government procurement practices and maintaining operational integrity within the VA system.
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