J065--Preventative Maintenance for Ventilators, Durham VAHCS
ID: 36C24625Q0326Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 06), is initiating a sole-source procurement for preventative maintenance services for Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators at the Durham VA Health Care System. The contract will be awarded to Covidien Sales LLC, ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards, as only OEM products will be accepted—no gray market items will be permitted. This maintenance service is critical for the operational integrity of the ventilators, which are essential for patient care, and the contract is set to run from January 31, 2025, to January 30, 2026, with four additional one-year options. Interested vendors must provide proof of OEM representation and adhere to the specified terms, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Monique Cordero at monique.cordero@va.gov or 757-251-4254.

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    Monique CorderoContract Specialist
    (757) 251-4254
    monique.cordero@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 06) is initiating a sole-source procurement for preventative maintenance services for Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators used at the Durham VA Health Care System. This contract will be awarded to Covidien Sales LLC, ensuring that only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products are used—no gray market items will be accepted. The service contract is set to span from January 31, 2025, to January 30, 2026, with four additional one-year options. Interested parties are informed that responses to this notice are for assessing competition viability; however, no formal solicitation will be made available. The vendor must provide proof of OEM representation, including warranties and servicing terms that comply with OEM standards. The document emphasizes the VA's rights to enforce contractual remedies should non-compliant items be delivered. This procurement process adheres to established federal regulations, particularly FAR guidelines for sole-source contracts.
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