6630--Bactec System Repair - SF 438-24-3-723-0298 - Supply - Deliver on/before: 08/05/24
ID: 36C26324Q0892Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/35bfb890cdf04152b4395b6993ed795c/view
Timeline
    Description

    Presolicitation VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is planning to procure Bactec System Repair services. The Bactec System is used by the VA Healthcare System to provide security services for veterans. The procurement is intended to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Becton, Dickson and Company, the proprietary developer and distributor of the equipment. The contract will include the necessary equipment, software, and annual licensing requirements. Interested vendors may submit their capability statements, proposals, or quotations by June 24, 2024, but Becton, Dickson and Company is currently the only vendor identified to provide the requested services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specialist
    605-347-2511 x16673
    marie.weathers@va.gov
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