J065--ThinPrep 2000 Service Contract
ID: 36C25025Q0093Type: 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/9f3dfc0077f44a3fb9687fb3400789c9/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for preventive maintenance services for the ThinPrep 2000 equipment, exclusively with Hologic Service and Sales, LLC. This decision is based on the determination that Hologic is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The maintenance of this medical equipment is crucial for the VA's operational needs, ensuring the continued provision of essential healthcare services. Interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements, although this is not a request for competitive proposals. All inquiries must be directed to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov by 2 PM EST on November 7, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chad KemperContracting Officer
    (937) 268-6511 ext. 4541
    chad.kemper@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice related to a sole-source contract for ThinPrep 2000 preventive maintenance services. This contract will be negotiated exclusively with Hologic Service and Sales, LLC based on the determination that they are the only capable supplier to meet the agency's requirements, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation number is 36C25025Q0093, and responses are due by November 7, 2024, at 2 PM EST. The Department encourages other responsible sources to submit capability statements that demonstrate they can fulfill the requirements, although this is not a request for competitive proposals and no formal solicitation package will be available. All inquiries must be directed to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper via email. This action aligns with federal contracting regulations while maintaining the VA's operational needs for essential medical equipment servicing.
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