J065--Sources Sought Notice Closes 04/21/2025
ID: 36C24525Q0447Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, 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/b0e15107d42b4db2bbdfcbdbb7e315c1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking vendors to provide preventative maintenance services for phoropters at the Washington DC and Charlotte Hall VA Medical Centers. The objective is to ensure that contractors deliver all necessary labor, materials, and support for annual maintenance tasks, adhering to manufacturer specifications while safeguarding patient health information and following strict safety protocols. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical equipment used in veteran care. Interested parties must submit their business information, capabilities, past performance, and compliance with subcontracting limitations by 1:00 PM (ET) on April 21, 2025, to Patricia Thai at Patricia.Thai@va.gov. Responses to this notice are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a binding contract.

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    Patricia ThaiContract Specialist
    Patricia.Thai@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking vendors for preventative maintenance services for phoropters at the Washington DC and Charlotte Hall VA Medical Centers. The request for information (RFI) invites companies with relevant experience and capability to provide necessary labor, materials, and support for annual maintenance tasks. The contractor must adhere to manufacturer specifications, maintain patient health information security, report equipment issues promptly, and follow strict safety protocols. Interested parties are required to submit their business information, capabilities, past performance, and compliance with subcontracting limitations by April 21, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance service quality for veterans and streamline acquisition strategies for medical maintenance services under federal procurement guidelines. Responses to the notice are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a binding contract.
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