J065--ZIEHM Vision RFD C-Arm Service Repair
ID: 36C24625Q0147Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to ZIEHM-ORTHOSCAN INC for the service repair of the ZIEHM Vision RFD C-ARM system located at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The government has determined that ZIEHM-ORTHOSCAN INC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole provider for the necessary repairs, as utilizing any other supplier would likely result in duplicated costs and delays in patient care. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of medical equipment essential for patient diagnostics and treatment. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services must submit written notice to James Risbon at james.risbon@va.gov by 10:00 am EDT on November 5, 2024, including necessary documentation and company details, as no solicitation documents will be available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James RisbonContract Specialist
    (757) 728-7128
    james.risbon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to ZIEHM-ORTHOSCAN INC for the service repair of the ZIEHM Vision RFD C-ARM system located at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The government views ZIEHM-ORTHOSCAN INC as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole provider for the necessary repairs, believing that using another supplier would lead to duplicated costs and potential delays in patient care. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may submit written notice to the listed contact, James Risbon, by November 5, 2024, if they can provide the required services. Responses must include essential company details and documentation demonstrating the capability to fulfill the contract requirements. The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 811210, pertaining to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance.
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