6636--New - Advanced Instruments Anoxomat Service
ID: 36C25726Q0152Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24de11361def4ca9bc2f1a930a4f524f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Advanced Instruments for the preventative service and maintenance of the Advanced Instruments Anoxomat anaerobic jar system (SN: 1312-1214) at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. The contract will encompass a base year plus four option years, requiring a 5-day response time, one annual on-site preventive maintenance service, onsite repairs, unlimited phone support, and provision of a loaner instrument. This specialized equipment is critical for microbiological analysis, and due to its proprietary nature, only Certified Advanced Instruments Field Service Engineers are authorized to perform the necessary work. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Joshua Weisman at joshua.weisman@va.gov by the deadline of five business days from the notice publication, as no contract will be awarded based on offers received.

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    Joshua WeismanContract Specialist
    (432) 213-7094
    joshua.weisman@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Advanced Instruments for preventative service and maintenance of the Advanced Instruments Anoxomat anaerobic jar system (SN: 1312-1214) at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. The contract will cover a base year plus four option years, requiring a 5-day response time, one annual on-site preventive maintenance, onsite repairs, unlimited phone support, and a loaner instrument. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, only Certified Advanced Instruments Field Service Engineers are authorized to perform the work. The contractor will not access VA computers, patient health information, or create federal records, and must comply with AABB, CAP, and VHA Directive 1106 standards.
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