INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
ID: HT941025N0074Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, 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/aae851076dd44053a8e03d1395f62715/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) of the Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. for the maintenance of a Varian Linear Accelerator at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. The contract aims to ensure the operational integrity of the radiotherapy system through comprehensive maintenance services, including preventative and emergency support, in compliance with OEM specifications and regulatory standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care and minimizing equipment downtime, with a performance requirement of at least 97% uptime. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 10:00 AM Pacific Time on April 17, 2025, via email to Dernell Wade at dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil, referencing Special Notice Number HT941025N0074.

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The Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal service contract aimed at maintaining Varian Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy System hardware and software at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. The contractor is responsible for providing maintenance services, including preventative and emergency support, ensuring that medical equipment remains operational according to OEM specifications and regulatory standards. Key objectives include minimizing equipment downtime, adhering to quality assurance guidelines, and maintaining a minimum uptime of 97%, with specific performance metrics for completion timelines and reporting requirements. The PWS outlines maintenance schedules, the necessity for OEM-trained personnel, administrative specifications, and compliance with safety regulations. All maintenance activities are to be conducted during agreed-upon hours to avoid disrupting patient care. The contract spans 12 months, with provisions for additional training sessions and a structured reporting system to evaluate contractor performance. This initiative reflects the military's commitment to ensuring optimal patient care and effective resource management within the Department of Defense's healthcare services.
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