36C255-25-AP-0910 PAR Bin System Maintenance Services – John J. Pershing VAMC
ID: 36C255-25-AP-0910Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 15, intends to award a sole source contract to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. for maintenance services related to the Weight-Based Inventory Management Systems at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 811210, which pertains to Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and is necessary to ensure the continuity and reliability of critical medical inventory management systems. The decision to proceed with a non-competitive procurement is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Teresa Cabanting at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1976. This notice serves to inform stakeholders that no competitive solicitation will be issued, as per FAR Part 13.5 guidelines.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is planning to award a sole source contract to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. for maintenance services related to Weight-Based Inventory Management Systems at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 811210 and utilizes the SBA size standard of $34 Million. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, no competitive solicitation will be issued, as per FAR Part 13.5 guidelines. The intent of this notice is to inform interested parties of the government's decision to proceed with a non-competitive procurement, clarifying that this is not a request for quotes. Questions regarding this procurement can be directed to Contracting Officer Teresa Cabanting via the provided email address. Overall, this document outlines a targeted procurement approach to ensure continuity and maintenance of a crucial medical inventory management system.
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