J065--Service Plan for the Tissue-Tek VIP Instruments
ID: 36C25625Q0021Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b6eb02dcd7d64dadab9ea29eab6e6c01/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for a service plan related to the Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AL Tissue Processor, manufactured by Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. This contract encompasses all necessary labor, materials, and supervision required for maintenance services at the Alexander VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AL is critical for processing tissue samples, making its maintenance essential for the facility's operational efficiency. Interested parties may submit their qualifications if they believe they can meet the requirements, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses are due by October 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for a service plan related to the Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AL Tissue Processor, produced by Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. This contract includes all necessary labor, materials, and supervision for maintenance services at the Alexander VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The contracting office is located in Houston, Texas, and responses to this notice are due by October 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. The government has justified this sole-source action under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, citing that only Sakura Finetek can fulfill the requirements effectively. Interested parties may submit their qualifications if they believe they can meet the needs, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The official point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson, who can be reached via email for inquiries. This notice serves to inform the public about the government's procurement approach while ensuring transparency in its contractual processes.
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