J065--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement - NATUS EMG Maintenance Services
ID: 36C25724Q0322Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e591cef6434141f98b8e92191efe6a02/view
Timeline
    Description

    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to award a sole source contract to Natus Medical Incorporated for Equipment Maintenance Services, specifically Nicolet EDX/EMG Systems. These services are used for the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The contract will have a base period of performance from 1 March 2024 through 28 February 2025. Natus Medical Incorporated is the only authorized service provider in the US for these services. This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. If no response is received within 7 days, the contract will be awarded to Natus Medical Incorporated. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vance FarrellContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6379
    vance.farrell@va.gov
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    36C25724Q0322.docx
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