4320--Intent to Sole Source-Secondary Pumps Replacement James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
ID: 36C24825Q0325Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

POWER AND HAND PUMPS (4320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e617de272144407d995bdc0a99a8d994/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract for the removal and replacement of specialized secondary pumps at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The procurement specifically involves the OR11 Operating Room pumps and Lab AHU pumps, which require unique technical expertise that only OST Services can provide. This specialized equipment is critical for ensuring proper patient care and maintaining safety standards during operations. Interested vendors capable of meeting the requirements must submit their qualifications by 12:00 PM EST on February 5, 2024, to the Contract Specialist, Katrina Tavares, at katrina.tavares@va.gov. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katrina TavaresContract Specialist
    (813) 729-3586
    katrina.tavares@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24825Q0325.docx
    The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital intends to enter into a sole-source contract for the removal and replacement of specialized secondary pumps with OST Services, located in Tampa, FL. This decision is based on the unique technical expertise required for the operation and maintenance of the OR11 Operating Room pumps and Lab AHU pumps, which no other firm can match. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. Interested vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements are invited to submit their qualifications by 12:00 PM EST on February 5, 2024; however, this announcement is not a formal request for quotations. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with OST Services. The document highlights the VA's reliance on specialized sources to ensure proper patient care and adherence to safety standards during critical equipment replacement.
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