J066--Intent to Sole Source: Preventative Maintenance Agreement for BD BACTEC Blood Culture System
ID: 36C24125Q0177Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de189de14f37405189362eb1d39ba0ee/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for a preventative maintenance agreement for the BD BACTEC Blood Culture System to Becton, Dickinson and Company. This firm-fixed contract will cover a base period plus three additional years of maintenance services, ensuring the operational reliability of critical laboratory equipment used in blood culture testing. Interested parties are invited to submit qualifications and relevant documentation to assist in market research by January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST; however, this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is currently available. For further inquiries, interested suppliers may contact Kurt Fritz, Contract Specialist, at kurt.fritz@va.gov or by phone at 203-932-5711.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt FritzContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    kurt.fritz@va.gov
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    36C24125Q0177.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source a contract for a preventative maintenance agreement for the BD BACTEC Blood Culture System with Becton, Dickinson and Company. This contract is structured as a firm-fixed agreement, covering a base period and three additional years of maintenance services. The procurement will adhere to federal regulations allowing negotiation with only one source under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The response deadline for interested parties to provide relevant qualifications is January 10, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST. Interested suppliers may submit documentation to facilitate market research; however, the notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive proposals and there is currently no solicitation available. The primary aim of this notice is to ensure compliance with procurement regulations while exploring competitive options for the maintenance contract, if feasible.
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