Notification of Intent to Sole Source, Powerex Medical Air Equipment Replacement Services (Buildings 3 and 30), Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
ID: 36C25625Q0149Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01db06b5dc624041820531f18168b4a1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for Powerex Medical Air Equipment Replacement Services at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. The procurement aims to replace aging medical air equipment in Buildings 3 and 30, which is critical for maintaining patient care operations that rely on medical-grade respiratory air. The estimated cost for this project is $174,800, and it is essential to comply with National Fire Protection Association standards to ensure patient safety and operational integrity. Interested parties can contact C. Robert Oravetz at christopher.oravetz@va.gov, with the expected award date set for on or before November 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    C. Robert Oravetz, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
    christopher.oravetz@va.gov
    Files
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    S02 FIINAL Intent to Sole Source Notice 36C25625Q0149 Powerex Medical Air Equipment Replacement Services.pdf
    The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System plans to award a sole-source contract to HMS Incorporated for the replacement of Powerex Medical Air Equipment in Buildings 3 and 30 at their facility in Biloxi, MS. This decision follows the guidelines under FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing the necessity for a single responsible source due to the specialized nature of the services needed. The project, with an estimated cost of $174,800, is essential for maintaining critical patient care operations that rely on medical-grade respiratory air during treatments. The existing equipment has reached the end of its lifecycle, and compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards mandates prompt replacement to ensure patient safety and operational integrity. HMS Incorporated has demonstrated the required expertise and certifications to execute this project, thus mitigating risks associated with using alternative contractors. The expected award date is on or before November 30, 2024. This notice is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, but a formal announcement of the intent to proceed with the contract.
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