J065--Thermo Electron Nicolet Antaris System PM New Mexico VA Health Care System
ID: 36C26225Q0438Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, 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/4881b2bc60d64d138ba6578dbeaa4f1a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses to provide preventative maintenance services for Thermo Electron Nicolet Antaris II Base and FT-IR systems at the VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with manufacturer performance standards through certified technician services, emphasizing the importance of adherence to OEM guidelines to avoid the delivery of gray market items. Interested vendors must submit their company details, capability statements, and certifications by February 16, 2025, to Contract Specialist Katharine Robert at katharine.robert@va.gov, as this notice serves as a market research tool and not a formal solicitation.

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    Katharine RobertContract Specialist
    (520) 001-6670
    katharine.robert@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs is a market research tool for the procurement of preventative maintenance services for Thermo Electron Nicolet Antaris II Base and FT-IR systems at the VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center in Albuquerque, NM. The contracting office seeks responses from interested Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses with relevant technical expertise. Interested vendors must submit documentation including company details, a capability statement, and certifications demonstrating their qualifications and ability to fulfill the maintenance service requirements, which include adherence to manufacturer standards and technician certification. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation nor commits the government to a contract, and emphasizes the importance of compliance with OEM guidelines to avoid delivery of gray market items. Responses are due by February 16, 2025, with relevant details outlined for potential contractors, including registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Department of Veterans Affairs Small Business Certification (VetCert). The document ultimately aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities before proceeding with a formal solicitation.
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