Respiratory Therapy Equipment Maintenance for Medical Graphics Respiratory Therapy Equipment
ID: 36C26025P0661_1Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/720551df903542029b28b239c1f393fb/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to issue a Sole Source Contract for the maintenance of Respiratory Therapy Equipment from Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC) to ensure the operational integrity of pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic systems across multiple VA medical centers in the Pacific Northwest. This one-year maintenance contract will cover essential services such as preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, software updates, and technical support, all of which must be performed by MGC-trained technicians due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The contract is justified under federal guidelines for single-source procurement, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of maintaining existing equipment rather than replacement, with an anticipated award date of May 15, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Maureen Sundstrom at maureen.sundstrom@va.gov for further inquiries.

Point(s) of Contact
Maureen Sundstrom
maureen.sundstrom@va.gov
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Posted
P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Respiratory Therapy_Redacted.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a single-source award for a one-year maintenance contract for respiratory therapy equipment from Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC). This contract, aimed at facilities within the VA Northwest Health Network, covers preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, technical support, and software updates for proprietary pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic equipment. MGC is the exclusive service provider due to the specialized nature of its systems, which must comply with international health information standards. Market research confirmed that no other suppliers can provide the necessary services and parts without compromising the equipment's effectiveness. The justification emphasizes that maintaining existing equipment is more cost-effective than replacement and that all maintenance must be performed by MGC-trained technicians who have proprietary rights to service and parts. The contracting officer certified that the justifications for the single-source procurement meet federal guidelines.
S02 36C26025P0661 Notice of Intent.docx
Apr 8, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to issue a Sole Source Contract for Respiratory Therapy Equipment Maintenance with Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC) to ensure the proper functioning of various pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic systems over one year. This maintenance plan encompasses software updates, equipment parts, diagnostics, and on-site repairs at multiple VA medical centers in the Pacific Northwest, including Boise, Walla Walla, and Portland. The contract focuses on keeping the equipment operational and compliant with the latest standards, utilizing the expertise of the manufacturer, MGC. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 811210, which involves Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The notice serves as a public announcement satisfying the requirement for transparency in government contracts, indicating no competitive proposals will be solicited. The contract is justified under Title 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which allows for procurement from a single responsible source. The anticipated contract award date is May 15, 2025, with no costs incurred for the submitted information in response to this notice.
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