Notice of Award Maintenance for Government owned Lumenis BE UltraPulse Alpha SplendorX Stellar laser
ID: 25MROCWEST18Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Medical Readiness Contracting Office, intends to award a sole source contract to Melling LLC dba Melling Medical for maintenance services on the government-owned Lumenis BE UltraPulse Alpha and SplendorX Stellar laser systems. This procurement is aimed at ensuring the operational efficiency of critical medical equipment used within the government sector, with Melling Medical being the authorized distributor for Lumenis products and services. The contract, which falls under the NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, is not subject to competitive bidding due to its value being below the simplified acquisition threshold and the unique nature of the services required. Interested parties can reach out to Bobby Etheridge at bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil for further inquiries, although no telephonic inquiries will be honored.

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    The document outlines the federal government's request for proposal (RFP) regarding maintenance services for the Lumenis BE UltraPulse Alpha and SplendorX Stellar laser systems under control number 25-MRCO-WEST-18. It highlights that Lumenis provides the necessary tools for repair, accessible only to its employees, and clarifies that the requirements of publicizing contract actions do not apply due to the project being under $250,000 and not restricted to a brand name. Market research confirmed that the laser systems meet the definition of commercial items as outlined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), indicating they are widely available in the commercial market. Furthermore, an evaluation of small business socioeconomic programs revealed a lack of certified small businesses, particularly those classified under several specific categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Minority-Owned business entities. The document emphasizes adherence to government procurement policies while ensuring that services required are within a commercial scope, aimed at maintaining operational efficiency of the equipment used within the government sector.
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