J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE for the Candela Laser Service Contract at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Zablocki VAMC)
ID: 36C25224Q0850Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, 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/2080fd4ff4164cb790879c4ebbc51063/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Candela Corporation for the maintenance and service of Candela lasers at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The contract will encompass all necessary labor, materials, tools, and travel for both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring a guaranteed uptime of 95% for the equipment. This service is critical for maintaining operational efficiency in medical procedures that rely on laser technology. Interested firms must submit capability statements to the Contract Specialist, Della C Bond, via email at della.bond@va.gov by 10:00 AM (CST) on September 27, 2024, as no solicitation documents will be issued and telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Della C BondContract Specialist
    414-844-4800 x43262
    della.bond@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Candela Corporation for the maintenance and service of their lasers at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This contract, governed by 41 U.S.C. 1901, allows for a firm fixed price covering an initial year with potential renewals for four more years. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary labor, materials, and tools for both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance, ensuring that equipment downtime is minimized. Maintenance will include scheduled appointments aligned with the hospital's regular business hours, on-call services for malfunctioning equipment, and comprehensive reporting requirements to ensure accountability. The contract stipulates a guaranteed uptime of 95% for the lasers, along with expedited parts delivery and software upgrades. Interested firms may submit capability statements to the contracting officer by the expiration date, though the government retains discretion over the pursuit of competitive bids. This notice serves as an alert that no solicitation documents will be issued, and inquiries via telephone will not be accepted.
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