J065--SPECIAL Relocate UPS Battery Cabinet in support of the St.Cloud VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C26325Q0495Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, 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/2ccd4dff9fe942469695a6d4ee3d07b8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the specialized relocation of a UPS battery cabinet at the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System in Minnesota. This procurement is necessitated by Siemens' proprietary maintenance rights for the existing Eaton UPS battery cabinet, making them the only authorized service provider for this equipment. The services required are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of medical equipment, ensuring continued support for healthcare services provided to veterans. Interested vendors may express their interest and submit capability statements to the primary contact, Marie Weathers, at marie.weathers@va.gov or by phone at 605-347-2511, although the procurement is not competitive at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specialist
    (605) 347-2511
    marie.weathers@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0495.docx
    This presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs announces the intent to award a sole source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the specialized relocation of a UPS battery cabinet at the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System in Minnesota. The necessity for a single contractor arises from Siemens owning proprietary maintenance rights for the existing Eaton UPS battery cabinet, making them the only authorized service provider. The notice specifies the NAICS code as 811210, pertaining to electronic and precision equipment repair, and the Product Service Code as J065 for maintenance and repair services. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, vendors may express interest and submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications to provide the required services by the stated deadline. The government reserves the right to determine whether the procurement will proceed competitively based on these responses. This notice emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and the specific requirements of service provision for proprietary equipment.
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