6515--NOI_SS Hologic Annual Maintenance (BASE + 2) VA Medical Center Houston
ID: 36C25624Q1447Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/05a9d4b880d34adabb78cd510b5f4478/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide annual preventive maintenance services for medical equipment at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement will be structured as a Sole Source contract with a Firm-Fixed Price for a base year and two optional one-year extensions, totaling a maximum of three years. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and safety compliance of advanced medical technologies, including imaging systems and management solutions. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including business size and socio-economic status, to Doug Collins at Douglas.Collins@va.gov by 4:00 PM (CST) on September 11, 2024, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Doug CollinsContract Specialist
    (832) 352-2915
    Douglas.Collins@va.gov
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    36C25624Q1447.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Sole Source contract for annual preventive maintenance at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The anticipated contract will consist of a firm-fixed price for a base year along with two optional one-year extensions, totaling up to three years. The relevant NAICS code is 339112, focusing on surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and the PSC code is 6515, pertaining to medical and surgical instruments. The government determined that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirements, making this a non-competitive procurement under FAR 6.302-1. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including business size, socio-economic status, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses are due by September 11, 2024. This notice serves informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
    PWS.pdf
    The document outlines a series of service agreements for various medical systems and equipment, detailing maintenance provisions typically outlined in government RFPs and grant applications. Each entry specifies the equipment serial number, type, and options, predominantly including preventive maintenance schedules, 24/7 support, safety updates, and software upgrade coverage. The agreements vary in frequency—some require semi-annual maintenance while others stipulate annual maintenance—and highlight features such as uptime guarantees and software enhancements released during the coverage period. Key equipment includes advanced imaging systems like the Affirm Breast Biopsy System and 3Dimensions 3D System, alongside management solutions like SecurView Manager. Additional offerings cover comprehensive support such as monitor upgrades for select devices and extended coverage for specific software. The purpose of this document suggests an emphasis on healthcare technology maintenance, ensuring ongoing operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. It reflects the government's strategy to procure reliable service agreements that enhance public health infrastructure through well-maintained medical technologies.
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