J039--PM Pneumatic Tube System
ID: 36C26325Q0210Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (J039)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06708124b52b4f21adf00ed3668b809e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole-source contract for Pneumatic Tube System Service and Maintenance Services at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The contract will be awarded to TransLogic, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the pneumatic tube system currently in use, due to the proprietary nature of the required maintenance services. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of essential healthcare infrastructure, with the NAICS code classified as 811310 and the Product Service Code as J039. Interested vendors, particularly those with authorization from Schneider Electric, are invited to submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Savannah E. Weberg at Savannah.Weberg@va.gov by December 16, 2024, for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Savannah E WebergContract Specialist
    320-252-1670 x4701
    Savannah.Weberg@va.gov
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    The document is a presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a proposed sole-source contract for Pneumatic Tube System Service and Maintenance Services at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The solicitation number is 36C26325Q0210, with a response deadline set for December 16, 2024. The notice specifies that only TransLogic, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the pneumatic tube system used at the facility, is eligible to provide these maintenance services due to the proprietary nature of the work. The maintenance is classified under NAICS code 811310 and Product Service Code J039. The VA invites capable vendors, especially those with documentation from the rights holder Schneider Electric, to demonstrate their ability to provide such services as authorized resellers. While the notice does not solicit competitive bids, it allows responsible vendors to submit capability statements to be evaluated for potential procurement on a competitive basis. The determination of whether to proceed competitively is at the government's discretion. This presolicitation underscores the agency's adherence to federal acquisition regulations while ensuring necessary maintenance support for critical healthcare infrastructure.
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