J065--635 - Blue Phantom & myQA Applications Preventative Maintenance Service and Support (NEW BASE) (VA-25-00009018)
ID: 36C25925Q0040Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, 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/e50ec1abfe3740efbfbef3806dccf9e7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract for preventative maintenance service and support of Blue Phantom 2 and myQA equipment for the Radiation Oncology service at the Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The procurement is specifically aimed at acquiring maintenance services from IBA Dosimetry, the only provider deemed capable of meeting the unique and specialized requirements for the equipment, which includes various phantoms and software essential for operational quality. Interested businesses that believe they can fulfill these requirements must submit written notice to the Contract Specialist, Shanta Harrison, by 4:00 PM MDT on October 21, 2024, with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability. The applicable NAICS Code for this opportunity is 811210, with a size standard of $34 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shanta HarrisonContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5719
    Shanta.Harrison@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25925Q0040.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, issues a special notice regarding the intent to sole source the maintenance of Blue Phantom 2 and myQA Equipment. This sole source procurement aligns with FAR 13.106-1(b), asserting that only IBA Dosimetry can provide the necessary maintenance services due to their unique offerings for the Radiation Oncology service at the Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The required services include preventative maintenance for specific IBA Dosimetry equipment and software located at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Interested businesses may submit written notice to the Contract Specialist by 4:00 PM MDT on October 21, 2024. The procurement involves NAICS Code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million, and emphasizes the specialized nature of the equipment and the importance of maintaining operational quality. This notice serves as an official announcement rather than a request for competitive bids, highlighting the necessity for detailed evidence from alternative providers for potential consideration.
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