J065--*INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE* Relocate Optima 640 System (VA-25-00012357)
ID: 36C26325Q0055Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fc98278c02df40349c69f09af225e729/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the relocation of the Optima 640 System to GE Precision Healthcare. This procurement is necessitated by the proprietary components and FDA-approved software integral to the system, which fall under NAICS Code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The decision to negotiate exclusively with one source is justified under FAR 6.302-1, allowing the government to bypass competitive solicitation due to the unique requirements of the project. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Timothy Kimmel at timothy.kimmel@va.gov or by phone at 319-688-3646, as no solicitation will be issued for this procurement.

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    Timothy KimmelContracting Officer
    (319) 688-3646
    timothy.kimmel@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award a sole source procurement for the relocation of the Optima 640 System to GE Precision Healthcare, citing proprietary components and FDA-approved software as the basis for this decision. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The intention to negotiate with only one source is grounded in FAR 6.302-1, which permits such actions when circumstances justify it. No competitive solicitation will be issued, and the determination not to seek competing bids rests exclusively with the Government. Interested parties are directed to direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Timothy Kimmel at the Iowa City VA Network 23 Contracting Office. This notice reflects the VA's operational decision-making within the framework of federal procurement processes.
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