Notice of Intent to Sole Source Upgrade of REES Automated Temperature Monitoring System at NMCP, Portsmouth, VA
ID: 12155418Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e21ddc5027414fe4881dce64e68428fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to REES Scientific Corporation for the upgrade of the REES Automated Temperature Monitoring System at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. This procurement aims to enhance the existing temperature monitoring capabilities, which are critical for maintaining the integrity of medical supplies and equipment. The contract will cover a base year from December 16, 2024, to December 15, 2026, with a total estimated value of $122,916.82, and will include four option years. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating the advantages of competition to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia Scharnowske, at cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil, although the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cynthia Scharnowske
    cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil
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