6515--EQUIPMENT - ENT CABINETS - Detroit
ID: 36C25025Q0252Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8ea2ca8860d0455ab72bd433492b7bdb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the procurement of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Procedure Cabinets, specifically with Claflin Service Company (dba CME, Inc.), a Small Business located in Warwick, RI. The VA's John D. Dingell Medical Center has determined that CME is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the specialized equipment requirements necessary for their medical facilities. This procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 6.302-1, emphasizing the critical need for these specialized cabinets to support ENT procedures effectively. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer James Howard at james.howard3@va.gov for further information, although this notice is not a Request for Proposal and a firm fixed price contract is anticipated.

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    Contracting OfficerJames Howard
    james.howard3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole-source intent for the procurement of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Procedure Cabinets. The contract, designated under Solicitation Number 36C25025Q0252, will be negotiated strictly with Claflin Service Company (dba CME, Inc.), a Small Business based in Warwick, RI. The VA's John D. Dingell Medical Center has determined that CME is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the specific equipment requirements outlined. The procurement process will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 6.302-1, citing a singular source as necessary for meeting the need. This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) but rather an announcement of the government's intent to proceed with this vendor. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated post-negotiation. The notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring the specialized needs of its medical facilities are met effectively.
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