J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintentance for Sterrad Sterilizing Units
ID: 36C26125Q0361Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97ea866f051245feb1329ac3ab2e3a1a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a contract for preventative maintenance of Sterrad Sterilizing Units through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, specifically to Advanced Sterilization Products Services, Inc. This contract is crucial for ensuring the continuous operation of sterilizing units, which are vital for providing medical care to veterans. The contract will be a Firm Fixed type for an initial term of one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions, and is being pursued under FAR regulations that allow for non-competitive procurement. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by March 11, 2025, although the decision to conduct a competitive process remains at the government's discretion. For further inquiries, contact Bruce Lundvall at bruce.lundvall@va.gov or call 916-923-4549.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bruce LundvallContract Specialist
    (916) 923-4549
    bruce.lundvall@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces its intent to sole source a contract for preventative maintenance of Sterrad Sterilizing Units through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21. This contract will be awarded to Advanced Sterilization Products Services, Inc. via a Firm Fixed contract for an initial one-year term with four potential one-year extensions. The statutory authority for this sole-source acquisition aligns with FAR regulations, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement under certain circumstances. The maintenance of these sterilizing units is critical to ensure continuous medical care for veterans. The presolicitation notice highlights that it is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be posted. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill this requirement by the specified deadline of March 11, 2025. However, any decision to conduct a competitive process remains at the discretion of the government. This document thus emphasizes the VA's commitment to maintaining essential healthcare services through strategic contracting approaches.
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