J065--Notice of Intent to Sole-Source
ID: 36C25024Q0855Type: 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/f7acf8a885474bda9207f5d575e9fec0/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the repair of laboratory instruments under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contract will be awarded to Stryker Endoscopy as they are believed to be the only candidate with the required capabilities. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses must be emailed to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov by 2PM EST on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer NowakContract Specialist
    All communications for this intent to sole
    source must be emailed to Jennifer Nowak
    Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov
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