J065--Intent to Sole Source Spacelabs Annual Service Contract for the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0224Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/680b9c91de0b4b8fae7033b6c5bb56e2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Spacelabs Healthcare LLC for an annual service and maintenance agreement concerning existing Spacelabs equipment at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. This procurement includes essential maintenance services for hardwire beds and telemetry channels, with a firm fixed price for an initial duration of 12 months and the option to renew for four additional years. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), emphasizing the importance of maintaining medical equipment critical for veteran care while streamlining the sourcing process. Responses to this presolicitation notice must be submitted by January 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to Cierra S. Joshua at Cierra.Joshua@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cierra S. JoshuaContract Specialist
    (734) 222-7154
    Cierra.Joshua@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Spacelabs Healthcare LLC for an annual service and maintenance agreement concerning existing Spacelabs equipment at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. This procurement includes services for hardwire beds and telemetry channels under NAICS Code 334510, with a firm fixed price for a duration of 12 months and potential renewals for four additional years. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), where the contracting officer determines that only one source is reasonably available for these services. Responses to this presolicitation notice must be submitted by January 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to the designated contact. The announcement underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the maintenance of medical equipment essential for veteran care while streamlining the sourcing process where competition is deemed impractical.
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