J065--Siemens Robotic Arm Maintenance
ID: 36C24825Q0339Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), intends to award a sole source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the maintenance of Siemens Robotic Arms. This procurement aims to fulfill annual planned maintenance requirements in accordance with factory specifications, ensuring the systems operate effectively as intended by the manufacturer. The maintenance services will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract, covering an initial base year with four optional years. Interested parties may submit their expressions of interest, including details on their capabilities and pricing, by February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, directed to Contracting Specialist Karina A. Miranda at Karina.miranda@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Karina A MirandaContracting Specialist
    (561) 517-1533
    Karina.miranda@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), plans to award a sole source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the maintenance of Siemens Robotic Arms. This decision follows market research indicating that Siemens is uniquely qualified to fulfill the maintenance requirements aligned with factory specifications. The contract will cover annual planned maintenance services, structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with an initial base year and four optional years. This notice serves purely for market research purposes; the government does not invite proposals nor accept inquiries. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with details on their capabilities and relevant pricing information. The government's choice not to pursue a competitive process will depend on the responses received. All correspondence should be directed to the designated contracting officer, Karina A. Miranda, via email.
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