J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE OPTOS Silverstone OCT Repair
ID: 36C24125Q0192Type: Special Notice
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5cb9d30740394ee0983e29f1d21ce356/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System intends to award a sole source contract for the servicing of the Optos Silverstone Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) device located at its Jamaica Plain facility. This procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed price contract specifically with Optos, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to provide essential services including a swept source module, remote support, labor, and an extended warranty. The contract is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical imaging equipment vital for patient care. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements must submit relevant documentation to the Contract Specialist, Kim McCarthy, at kim.mccarthy@va.gov by January 17, 2024, at 11:00 am (EST). Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is currently available.

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    Kim McCarthyContract Specialist
    (774) 826-4806
    kim.mccarthy@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System is announcing an intent to award a sole source contract for the servicing of its Optos Silverstone Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) device, located at the Jamaica Plain facility. This procurement intends to secure a firm-fixed price contract specifically with Optos, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for awarding to a single source when only one responsible source can meet the government's needs. The contract will include the provision of a swept source module, remote support, labor, and an extended warranty. Interested parties who believe they qualify to provide these services can submit a response with relevant documentation to the contracting officer by the due date of January 17, 2024. However, this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is currently available. The VA emphasizes that any submitted information will assist in determining whether broader competition may be feasible.
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