J066--Full Service Contract and Software Subscription – BD Synapsys
ID: 36C25726Q0148Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/86ef1ceb4df94bd688c8790eb8bdfe01/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BD Diagnostics Systems) for a full-service contract and annual software subscription for BD Synapsys at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. This procurement includes essential services such as a software license, technical support, remote diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and comprehensive repair services, all adhering to OEM specifications and VA standards. The contract is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical equipment and ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery to veterans. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including necessary documentation, to Jose Campa at jose.campa@va.gov by 10:00 A.M. CST on December 10, 2025, with the contract expected to be awarded around December 31, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose CampaSenior Contract Specialist
    (210) 617-5300 x246260
    Jose.Campa@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BD Diagnostics Systems) for a full-service contract and annual software subscription for BD Synapsys. This procurement, identified by Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0148, is for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The VA plans to award the contract around December 31, 2025, with a base year performance period from January 1 to December 31, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. CST to Jose.Campa@va.gov. Submissions must include SAM Unique Entity ID, Taxpayer Identification Number, and documentation of being a Certified Becton, Dickinson & Co. Field Service Engineer or authorized third party, along with active SAM registration. SDVOSBs and VOSBs must be VetCert verified. The VA will consider responses, but a determination not to compete remains at its discretion.
    Statement of Work.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines a full-service contract for BD Synapsys software subscription and essential services at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The contract includes an annual software license, UCA v2.0 access, technical support, remote diagnostics, and system health checks. The 12-month agreement also covers preventative maintenance, adhering to OEM specifications, and comprehensive repair services with 24/7 technical support, including all labor, travel, and OEM-certified parts. The contractor must be OEM-trained and certified, providing detailed reports and adhering to strict response times for routine and emergency calls. All services and deliverables are subject to acceptance by the VA COR and Biomedical Engineering, ensuring compliance with VA and OEM standards.
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