J066--Base Year Only– Agilent Dako Artisan Svc
ID: 36C25725Q0314Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/4de29c0cf88a4dcd8bf22741ca8b8bdf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of the Dako Artisan Stainer, specifically the Diagnostic Artisan Link Pro System, at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Laboratory in San Antonio, TX. This contract, which is for a base year only, will utilize a pricing agreement based on previous contracts and is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency of laboratory equipment used in patient diagnostics. Interested parties may submit capability statements within five days of the notice, although the contract is uncompetitive under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. For further inquiries, contact Susan Flores at Susan.flores2@va.gov or call 210-694-6379.

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    Susan FloresContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6379
    Susan.flores2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of a Dako Artisan Stainer, specifically the Diagnostic Artisan Link Pro System, at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Laboratory in San Antonio, TX. The contract is for one year and will utilize a pricing agreement based on previous contracts. This notice does not solicit proposals but invites capability statements from other responsible sources, which may be considered if submitted within five days of the notice. The statutory authority for this sole-source award falls under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source is necessary to meet the agency's needs. The document provides essential details including the contract number, response date, and point of contact, emphasizing the uncompetitive nature of the forthcoming award, while still allowing for alternate offers for consideration.
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