J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Stretcher Service Contract
ID: 36C26125Q0309Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, 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/f599af5b6d70428a939652df9d39a058/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to award a sole-source contract to Hill-Rom Inc. for stretcher and bed maintenance services at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This contract will include one base year and four additional one-year options, and it is critical for ensuring the timely medical care of veterans. The acquisition is justified under FAR guidelines for non-competitive procurement, emphasizing the essential nature of these services for maintaining the operational integrity of the medical facility. Interested parties may express their interest and demonstrate their capabilities by 12:00 PM PST on February 21, 2025, by contacting Contract Specialist Bruce Lundvall at bruce.lundvall@va.gov or by phone at 916-923-4549.

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    Bruce LundvallContract Specialist
    (916) 923-4549
    bruce.lundvall@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intention to award a sole-source contract to Hill-Rom Inc. for stretcher and bed maintenance services at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The contract will encompass one base year with four additional one-year options and is deemed essential for the timely medical care of veterans. The acquisition is justified under FAR guidelines, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1, which allow for non-competitive procurement when only one source is feasible. Interested parties may express their interest and demonstrate capability to meet the requirements by 12:00 PM PST on February 21, 2025, via email to the designated contract specialist. However, the government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive solicitation, and this notice does not constitute a request for competitive offers. The document emphasizes the critical nature of these services in maintaining the operational integrity of the medical facility for veterans' care.
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