J065--Celient Automated Cell Block Processing Service
ID: 36C24626P0200Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/06ff272e120e4c339110c87ed2d3f76f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking to award a sole source contract for maintenance and repair services of the Celient Automated Cell Block Processing Service at the Salem VA Medical Center. The procurement is aimed at ensuring the operational efficiency of this specialized medical equipment, which is crucial for processing cell blocks in laboratory settings. Hologic Sales and Service LLC has been identified as the only capable vendor for this service, and the acquisition will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Other Than Full and Open Competition as per FAR 13.106-1 (b). Interested contractors are encouraged to express their interest and capabilities by contacting Kristine Woodbury at Kristine.Woodbury@va.gov within three days of this notice.

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    Kristine WoodburyContract Specialist
    (757) 722-3449
    kristine.woodbury@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to HOLOGIC SALES AND SERVICE LLC. This order is for maintenance and repair services for the Celient Automated Cell Block Processing Service at the Salem VA Medical Center. Market research indicates HOLOGIC SALES AND SERVICE LLC is the only capable vendor for this service. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, but expressions of interest received within three days of issuance will be considered. The acquisition will proceed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1 (b). Interested contractors should email Kristine Woodbury at Kristine.Woodbury@va.gov with their capabilities.
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