J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | Biomerieux for Full Service Microbiology Biomedical Engineering Services | 12/26/2024 to 12/25/2025 | ONE BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS
ID: 36C24525Q0176Type: 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/352f1e04feb84536b9403a497acda72b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to bioMérieux for full-service microbiology biomedical engineering services at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, covering a base year plus four option years from December 26, 2024, to December 25, 2025. The contract will involve preventive maintenance and repair of specific bioMérieux microbiology equipment, including the Myla VM and Vitek systems, and will be executed as a non-personal service contract with strict safety and communication requirements. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of essential medical equipment, thereby supporting the facility's healthcare services. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and any objections to the sole source designation to the Contracting Officer, Amy Walter, at AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV, by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AMY WALTERCONTRACTING OFFICER
    AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV
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    36C24525Q0176 0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux for full-service microbiology biomedical engineering services for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, covering a base year plus four option years from December 26, 2024, to December 25, 2025. The contract encompasses preventive maintenance and repair of specific Biomerieux microbiology equipment located at the facility, such as Myla VM and Vitek systems. This is a non-personal service contract with specific safety and communication requirements. The contractor is expected to possess qualifications and experience specifically related to Biomerieux equipment. Performance reports will ensure contract compliance, and the services include 24/7 customer support, diagnostics, and parts replacement. The statement of work emphasizes that all services will be provided during normal business hours with compliance to installation safety regulations. This announcement serves as a request for market research to identify any capable vendors, although a sole source award is likely. Interested vendors must submit information regarding their business size and capability while addressing any objections to the sole source designation through the Contracting Officer, Amy Walter.
    OEM Sole Source LETTER.pdf
    This letter from bioMérieux, Inc. confirms their status as the sole source manufacturer and service provider for the Vitek Prime, Vitek, and Virtuo instruments. It states that all field service engineers employed by bioMérieux are certified and possess extensive training and experience with the product range. The letter emphasizes that the company will not be responsible for any defects resulting from unauthorized repairs, modifications, or alterations of their instruments. Furthermore, bioMérieux mandates an annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection for the mentioned instruments to ensure their proper functioning. For additional queries, contact information for their service department is provided. This document primarily serves a regulatory and compliance purpose, reinforcing the importance of using authorized service personnel and adhering to maintenance protocols, which is crucial in the context of federal grants and RFPs related to medical instrumentation and health services.
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