J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER | 04/20/2025 - 04/19/2026 | HOLOGIC INC.
ID: 36C24525Q0437Type: 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/9bbb8deb1716477bb37f4be35f59f3ee/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to award a sole source contract to Hologic Inc. for the repair and maintenance of the Mini C-Arm at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, which is currently non-operational and affecting patient care for veterans. The contract, effective from April 20, 2025, to April 19, 2026, aims to restore the Mini C-Arm's functionality through diagnostic testing, necessary repairs, and the provision of OEM parts, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatments for veterans. Hologic, as the original equipment manufacturer, is uniquely qualified to perform these repairs, and the procurement process will include a market research phase to identify any potential vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements. Interested vendors may contest the sole source determination by providing documentation of their qualifications to the Contracting Officer, Amy Walter, at AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV.

Point(s) of Contact
AMY WALTERCONTRACTING OFFICER
AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV
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36C24525Q0437.docx
Apr 3, 2025, 3:08 PM UTC
The Baltimore VA Medical Center intends to award a sole source contract to Hologic Inc. for repair services and parts for its Mini C-Arm, which is currently non-operational, negatively impacting patient care for veterans. The contract, spanning from April 20, 2025, to April 19, 2026, aims to restore the Mini C-Arm's functionality to ensure timely diagnoses and treatments. Hologic is designated as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and possesses the necessary authorization and expertise to perform repairs using OEM parts. The contractor's scope includes diagnostic testing, necessary repairs, and the delivery of components to the Baltimore facility, coordinating closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Inspection and acceptance procedures require joint assessments upon delivery, ensuring all repairs meet OEM specifications and are documented. The contract outlines warranty provisions for work completed, specifying minimal requirements while encouraging additional coverage as added value. This notice serves as a market research tool rather than a solicitation, seeking to identify potential qualified vendors capable of fulfilling the contract's requirements. Vendors wishing to contest Hologic's sole source determination must present substantial documentation of their qualifications.
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J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER | 04/20/2025 - 04/19/2026 | HOLOGIC INC.
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