6640--El Paso Lab OC-Sensor Diana Analyzer - Polymedco
ID: 36C25725Q0225Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1c417d99ba0841d7af883ea16f2ae33c/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole-source contract to Polymedco LLC for the procurement of an OC-Sensor Diana Analyzer system. This procurement includes essential components such as a SimMan manikin, laptop, power cord, and installation services, which are critical for replacing the current analyzer instrumentation at the El Paso Veterans Health Care System. The justification for this sole-source procurement indicates that Polymedco is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary components, as confirmed by market research that found no alternative suppliers. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration, but the contract is anticipated to be awarded without further notice if no affirmative responses are received within five days of this notice. For inquiries, contact Joshua Weisman, Contract Specialist, at joshua.weisman@va.gov or call 915-838-6452.

Point(s) of Contact
Contract SpecialistJoshua Weisman
(915) 838-6452
joshua.weisman@va.gov
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36C25725Q0225.docx
Jan 8, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Polymedco LLC for the procurement of an OC-Sensor Diana Analyzer system. This contract includes various items such as a SimMan manikin, laptop, power cord, and installation services, which are essential for replacing the current instrumentation at the El Paso Veterans Health Care System. The justification for this sole-source procurement indicates that Polymedco is the only vendor capable of providing the required components. Market research confirmed there are no alternative vendors that can supply the necessary supplies for the analyzer. Although this notice does not serve as a request for quotations, it allows for other vendors to submit capability statements, which will be reviewed to identify potentially beneficial alternatives. The anticipated authority for this non-competitive procurement is based on the premise that only one source can satisfy the agency's requirements effectively, as stated under U.S. Code and corresponding federal acquisition regulations. This highlights the urgent need for compliance and functionality within the VA's health care solutions.
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