Varian True Beam Linear Accelerator Service
ID: 36C26025Q0003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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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https://sam.gov/opp/d86c6d9d3e874d5fbc3f24e6aee172ae/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Varian Medical Systems for the maintenance and servicing of TrueBeam Linear Accelerators owned by the VA. The procurement aims to secure essential software updates, authorized equipment components, and repair services that are exclusive to Varian, ensuring the continued functionality of critical medical equipment used in veteran healthcare. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent services, with responses due by 2:00 PM PST on September 10, 2024. All submissions must be emailed to Krystal K Weeks at krystal.weeks@va.gov, as the government retains the discretion not to compete based on the responses received.

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    Krystal K Weeks
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is announcing its intention to negotiate a sole source contract with Varian Medical Systems for the maintenance and servicing of TrueBeam Linear Accelerators owned by the VA. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811210 and aims to secure necessary software updates, equipment components, and repair services exclusive to Varian. This notice is not a solicitation for offers but invites responsible parties to submit capability statements that demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent services. Responses are due by 2:00 PM PST on September 10, 2024, and must be sent via email to the contracting officer, Krystal Weeks. The government retains the discretion not to compete based on submissions, and this announcement underscores the critical nature of maintaining advanced medical equipment for veteran health care.
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