K099--E-Stop for VA Central Biorepository
ID: 36C24126Q0151Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (K099)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb8534a80bd1472caab823737b7592da/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to enhance the liquid nitrogen system at the VA Central Biorepository (VACB) to ensure a fail-safe environment against potential leaks. The project, identified by solicitation number 36C24126Q0151, requires the installation of automatic shut-off mechanisms, emergency stop buttons, additional oxygen sensors, and emergency shutoff valves, necessitating expertise in cryogenics and engineering services. This enhancement is critical for maintaining the integrity of biorepository operations, which rely on precise temperature control for the preservation of biological samples. Interested contractors should contact Issa J Shawki at Issa.Shawki@va.gov for further details, with the contract being a firm-fixed price service agreement and a performance period of four months at the VA Boston Healthcare System.

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    Issa ShawkiContracting Officer
    (774) 826-3192
    issa.shawki@va.gov
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    36C24126Q0151_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for the VA Central Biorepository (VACB) liquid nitrogen system enhancements. The project, solicitation number 36C24126Q0151, aims to create a fail-safe environment against liquid nitrogen leaks by adding automatic shut-off mechanisms, emergency stop buttons, additional oxygen sensors, and emergency shutoff valves. The contractor must have expertise in cryogenics and provide engineering services, installation, training, and a one-year warranty. The contract is a firm-fixed price service contract with a four-month performance period at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing electronic payment, contract administration, and compliance with security prohibitions related to foreign entities and specific technologies.
    36C24126Q0151.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0151, seeking
    Past Performance Worksheet.xlsx
    The provided government file outlines a standardized template for recording contract activity details, specifically mentioning "Preventative Maintenance, Department of Veterans Affairs" as a contracting activity example. The template is designed to capture essential information for various government contracts, including the contracting organization, address, contract number, award dates, value, type, and points of contact (technical and contracting). It also includes sections for the place of performance, a description of the work, commendations or awards received, and a list of major subcontractors. The repetitive structure suggests this is a form or a data entry schema used across multiple contracts or projects, ensuring consistent documentation and tracking of government procurement and maintenance activities.
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