J065--Leased Scope Service Contract (Olympus) | Base and 2OY Intent to Sole Source Chillicothe VAMC
ID: 36C25024Q1028Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dbfe709bc35240e6b733197e8387e0f8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 10, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Olympus America Inc. for scope repair services at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. This procurement is in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), which allows for sole sourcing under specific circumstances, emphasizing the critical need for specialized repair services for medical equipment. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, although the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Contracting Officer Michael E. Groneman at michael.groneman@va.gov or by phone at 513-559-3706.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael E. GronemanContracting Officer - Services
    (513) 559-3706
    michael.groneman@va.gov
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    36C25024Q1028.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Olympus America Inc. for scope repair services at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. The contracting officer, Michael E. Groneman, has outlined that responses to this notice must be submitted by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This procurement, identified under solicitation number 36C25024Q1028, adheres to regulations specified in FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), which allows for sole sourcing in certain circumstances. It is emphasized that this notice serves to fulfill publication requirements without soliciting quotes, and any capabilities statements or quotations received will be considered, although the government will not cover response costs. The aim of this special notice is to inform potential contractors while outlining the parameters of the contracting process for the specific repairs needed at the facility.
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