J066--BD FX Service
ID: 36C25725Q0761Type: Special Notice
2 AwardsAug 6, 2025
$59.2K$59,168
AwardeeBECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY SPARKS GLENCOE 21152
Award #:36C25725P0760
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Overview

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

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/737c5c3a0141445d867df9004e24aea2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson & Co. for service agreements related to the maintenance of BD FX Blood Culture System Instruments and the BD Epicenter Data Management System at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). The contractor will be responsible for providing preventative maintenance, on-site service availability, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and VA security policies, particularly concerning sensitive patient information. This contract is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of essential medical equipment used in veteran healthcare, with the anticipated award date set for September 1, 2025, and a performance period from September 2, 2025, to September 1, 2026. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Jose Campa at jose.campa@va.gov by 10:00 A.M. CDT on July 28, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose CampaSenior Contract Specialist
    (210) 617-5300 x246260
    Jose.Campa@va.gov
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    36C25725Q0761.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson & Co. for service agreements related to the BD FX Blood Culture System Instruments and the BD Epicenter Data Management System. This procurement by the Veterans Health Administration, under the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 based in San Antonio, Texas, aims to address preventative maintenance needs for the specified equipment. The contract is expected to be awarded on or around September 1, 2025, with a performance period from September 2, 2025, to September 1, 2026. Responses to this notice are invited from responsible parties that can meet the requirements; however, submissions must demonstrate they possess the necessary qualifications as outlined in the Statement of Work. Interested vendors are reminded to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must be verified as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses in the VetCert database to be eligible for contract awards. If no responses are received by the July 28, 2025, deadline, the sole source award to Becton, Dickinson & Co. will proceed without further notice. The document serves to notify potential vendors about the procurement decision while encouraging participation from eligible entities.
    Statement of Work-BD FX Service.pdf
    The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) requires maintenance and service for its BD FX Blood Culture System Instruments and BD Epicenter Data Management System. Only certified Becton Dickinson Field Service Engineers may conduct repairs due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The contract stipulates on-site service availability, prioritized repair requests, and inclusion of all maintenance parts without shipping costs to the VA. Compliance with relevant accreditation policies and federal laws is required, as is adherence to COVID-19 protocols during vendor visits. Contractors must ensure data security and privacy when accessing sensitive patient information, aligning with federal and VA regulations. The contract spans from 09/02/2025 to 9/1/2026, with four optional renewal periods, and explicitly prohibits contractors from undertaking inherently governmental functions. All contractors and personnel must complete necessary training and maintain compliance with VA security policies. This ensures the safe operation of critical medical equipment and protection of veteran health information.
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