J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO Bayer HealthCare LLC - WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER 36C24525Q0710
ID: 36C24525Q0710Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, 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/2a9aaea99be24b20b50532098060315d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 5, intends to sole source a contract to Bayer HealthCare LLC for proprietary software services related to medical equipment maintenance. This contract will encompass a base year plus two option years, requiring that only Bayer HealthCare certified and trained personnel perform necessary software updates to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. The services are critical for maintaining the performance and cybersecurity of various MEDRAD injection systems, which are essential for healthcare operations. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity, which is set to commence on August 6, 2025, under solicitation number 36C24525Q0710.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bill PrattContracting Officer
    (410) 642-2411
    Billie.Pratt@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24525Q0710.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 5, intends to sole source a contract to Bayer HealthCare LLC for proprietary software services. This contract consists of a base year with two option years, requiring personnel certified and trained by Bayer HealthCare for software updates. The contract will be effective as of August 6, 2025, and has been designated under solicitation number 36C24525Q0710. The contracting office is located in Perry Point, Maryland. Relevant contact details for inquiries include Contracting Officer Bill Pratt, reachable via email or phone. The notice emphasizes the exclusive nature of the software services provided by Bayer HealthCare, as articulated in the attached proprietary software statement. The document outlines essential information about the contracting process, promoting the VA's adherence to compliance in procuring specialized services necessary for maintaining software used in health care operations.
    Bayer Health LLC Proprietary SW Statement for US Gov.pdf
    Bayer HealthCare addresses U.S. government customers regarding its Engineered Predictive Maintenance (EPM) for various MEDRAD injection systems. The EPM program ensures annual OS and security updates to maintain the efficiency and cybersecurity of the devices, including the MEDRAD® Stellant, Spectris Solaris, MRXperion, and others. Bayer emphasizes the importance of annual preventive maintenance (PM) to ensure optimal device performance and safety. Service agreements provided by Bayer include comprehensive EPM, which permits authorized personnel access to proprietary software for system calibration. The document encourages customers to contact Bayer representatives for more details about service agreements and software updates. This communication underscores Bayer's commitment to maintaining the performance of its medical devices in alignment with regulatory standards.
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