H266--Testing and Maintenance Services - Lab Containment Systems Inspections
ID: 36C24725Q0424Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9070baad192d43f6ad358b260f60e051/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent for a sole source contract to Technical Safety Services LLC for Testing and Maintenance Services of Lab Containment Systems at the Charleston VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure timely annual certifications and maintenance for critical laboratory safety equipment, including biosafety cabinets and chemical fume hoods, which are essential for maintaining compliance with safety standards. This firm-fixed price contract will span four optional years and is classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. Interested parties should note that no competitive proposals will be solicited, and responses must be submitted by March 13, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Monica Reed at Monica.Reed@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a sole source contract to Technical Safety Services LLC for Testing and Maintenance Services of Lab Containment Systems at the Charleston VA Medical Center. This action is in line with FAR regulations and intends to ensure timely annual certifications and maintenance for biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, and other containment systems critical for laboratory safety. The selected contractor has previously demonstrated competence in providing these essential services within the VA Healthcare System, reinforcing their unique capability for fulfilling the urgent needs of the facility. The contract will be a firm-fixed price with four optional years and is classified under the NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. The document clarifies that no competitive proposals will be solicited and emphasizes the need for responses to be submitted by March 13, 2025. This notice aims to inform potential contractors of the government's procurement strategy while highlighting the importance of compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout the service period.
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