The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, intends to award a sole-source contract for Preventative Maintenance Services on Draeger Anesthesia Equipment across multiple facilities in the VISN 20 region, which includes sites in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The contract will be a one-year, firm-fixed price agreement with Draeger Medical, Inc., ensuring that critical maintenance services are provided to maintain operational standards at these medical centers. This procurement aligns with FAR regulations allowing for sole-source contracting under specific circumstances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the functionality of essential medical equipment. Interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent services, with responses due by September 16, 2024, at 14:00 PT, directed to Contracting Officer Niel Chase via email at niel.chase@va.gov.