J065--Intent to Sole Source: Base Plus One Year Service Agreement for Zimmer Biomed Intellicarts
ID: 36C24125Q0174Type: 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- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f65d092299284b9c8e9cb9f2ce33634e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Zimmer US Inc. for a service agreement related to the Zimmer Biomet IntelliCart System, covering a base period plus one additional year. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), indicating that Zimmer US Inc. is the only vendor deemed capable of providing the necessary products and services. The IntelliCart System is crucial for the Veterans Health Administration, ensuring the effective maintenance and operation of medical equipment. Interested parties may submit qualifications and relevant documentation by January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, to the Contract Specialist, Kurt Fritz, at kurt.fritz@va.gov, although no solicitation is currently available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt FritzContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    kurt.fritz@va.gov
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    36C24125Q0174.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing its intention to award a sole-source contract to Zimmer US Inc. for a service agreement related to the Zimmer Biomet IntelliCart System. The proposed contract will cover a base period plus one additional year of service. This decision is made under the FAR Part 13.106-1(b) provisions for sole-source procurement, indicating that only one vendor is deemed capable of providing the required products and services. The solicitation number is 36C24125Q0174, with responses due by January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. Interested parties are invited to respond with relevant documentation demonstrating their qualifications for consideration. However, there is currently no solicitation available, and this notice does not represent a request for competitive proposals. The document structure includes general contracting information, a description of the procurement intent, and guidelines for submission of qualifications from other potential vendors.
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