J065--New Package for 7 Wound VAC Machines Maintenance Service and Calibration
ID: 36C25226Q0175Type: 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)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with KCI dba Solventum, a 3M Company, for the maintenance, service, and calibration of seven Wound VAC machines. This procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures, as KCI is the proprietary vendor for this specialized medical equipment. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, encompassing a base year and four option years, emphasizing the critical nature of maintaining these medical devices for patient care. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capability statements and references to Contract Specialist Debbie Bruening via email by December 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Debbie BrueningContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4802
    debbie.bruening@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to KCI dba Solventum a 3M Company for the maintenance, service, and calibration of seven Wound VAC machines. This action, under Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0175, is justified by 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures, as KCI dba Solventum is the proprietary vendor for this equipment. The contract will include a base year and four option years. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit detailed information and references to Debbie Bruening by December 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. Responses will be evaluated, but the decision to proceed with a sole source negotiation remains at the government's discretion. If no responses are received, the negotiation will proceed with MagVenture, Inc.
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