J065--Roche Slide Stainer annual PM Services
ID: 36C26025P0073Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, 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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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for annual preventive maintenance services for SLID Stainer equipment owned by the VA, specifically for operations at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, WA. This contract is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning and reliability of medical equipment used in patient care. The anticipated award date for this contract is November 1, 2024, and interested parties may submit responses for consideration in future procurements, although no competitive proposals will be solicited at this time. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Tracy Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4903.

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    Tracy HeathContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4903
    tracy.heath@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, WA, plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for annual preventive maintenance (PM) services for SLID Stainer equipment owned by the VA. This contract is necessary for the operations at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, WA. The anticipated date for the award is November 1, 2024. This notice serves to fulfill the requirement for publicizing proposed contract actions as stipulated by federal regulations, though it does not invite competitive proposals nor will a formal solicitation be issued. Responses from the marketplace may be considered solely for future procurement evaluations. The notice indicates the government's intention to award the contract without competition, reflecting a directed procurement approach in accordance with federal acquisition guidelines. No costs will be incurred by the government for the information provided by interested parties.
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