J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Bone Scanner Maintenance Service
ID: 36C26325Q0101Type: Special Notice
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/937f0cf6754f4606880f32f0b207ecb4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to establish a sole source contract for the maintenance service of a GE iDXA Bone Scanner, specifically with Alpha Source Inc. This procurement aims to ensure comprehensive maintenance coverage, including hardware, firmware, installation, and preventive maintenance, with a focus on timely technical support and adherence to specific performance schedules. The contract is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of diagnostic equipment essential to the VA's healthcare mission, with a firm-fixed-price structure spanning from December 2025 to December 2030. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and relevant information to Contract Specialist Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by October 29, 2024, at 17:00 Mountain Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis SalmonsenContract Specialist
    (605) 347-2511
    dennis.salmonsen@va.gov
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    The Fargo VA Health Care System seeks a Full-Service Contract for the maintenance of a GE iDXA Bone Scanner over five ordering periods, spanning from December 2025 to December 2030. The contract requires comprehensive coverage, including hardware, firmware, installation, and preventive maintenance, with limited exclusions. Timely technical support is mandated, with a response time of one hour for phone inquiries and twenty-four hours for on-site service during business hours. The firm-fixed-price contract stipulates specific performance schedules, requiring the contractor to initiate work within designated working hours and adhere to federal holiday schedules. In case of non-conformance, the VA holds the right to demand re-performance at no charge, and contractors are responsible for any repeat issues. Contractors must comply with a range of operational policies, including tobacco use restrictions and parking regulations, while ensuring access to VA facilities aligns with health protocols. Furthermore, confidentiality of information and proper management of records is required to protect sensitive data related to the contract. Overall, this document outlines an extensive and structured approach for ensuring the reliable functioning of diagnostic equipment vital to the VA's healthcare mission.
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