J065--Parata Packaging Equipment Services
ID: 36C25625Q1096Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0cc1e4bff3e84cd6b9406e3882d7a31e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 16, has announced the cancellation of the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Parata Packaging Equipment Services, effective July 25, 2025. This procurement was intended to award a sole-source contract to Parata Systems for maintenance services related to the Parata Packaging Equipment, specifically for model ATP SERIES 128, which includes phone support and proprietary software updates. The cancellation reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery for veterans, and interested parties were previously invited to submit letters of interest by August 8, 2025, although this opportunity is now terminated. For further inquiries, interested vendors may contact Contract Specialist Carmyn E Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov or by phone at 713-799-0795.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carmyn E WilliamsContract Specialist
    (713) 799-0795
    Carmyn.Williams@va.gov
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    36C25625Q1096_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting information for a new maintenance contract for Parata Packaging Equipment at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). This Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The equipment requires ongoing support services that include preventive and corrective maintenance, along with software updates, over a base year and four optional years. Services are to be conducted weekdays during specified hours, excluding federal holidays. Key deliverables outline the maintenance responsibilities, including all labor and OEM parts, ensuring functionality according to manufacturer specifications. Interested vendors must provide company details, business type, and their capability to deliver these services. Responses to this notice are due by July 22, 2025. The primary aim of this notice is to ascertain potential sources for fulfilling the maintenance requirements while gathering information from various businesses, emphasizing the importance of compliance with established regulations and adherence to specifications.
    36C25625Q1096_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the cancellation of the Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding Parata Packaging Equipment Services, effective July 25, 2025. The relevant contracting information is detailed in the announcement, including the solicitation number (36C25625Q1096), contact details for the Contract Specialist Carmyn E Williams, and the place of performance at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The document specifies that there are no recovery act funds involved and that the notice falls under product service code J065 and NAICS code 811210. The contracting office is located in Houston, Texas, and a 30-day archiving period for the response date applies. This modification serves as an official termination of the procurement process for the specified equipment services.
    36C25625Q1096.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole-source contract to Parata Systems for maintenance services related to Parata Packaging Equipment. This contract, structured with a 12-month base period and four additional 12-month options, will provide support for model ATP SERIES 128 and associated equipment, including phone support and proprietary software updates. The decision not to pursue competitive proposals is based on market research indicating that Parata Systems is the only qualified vendor for these services. Interested parties may submit letters of interest with evidence of their qualifications and authorization from Parata Systems by the response deadline of August 8, 2025. The government emphasizes that only emailed responses will be considered, and there’s a clear stipulation that no reimbursement for costs incurred in response will be provided. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare delivery for veterans by ensuring compliance with required standards.
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