J065--Intent to Sole Source - Equipment Maintenance for Bruker 1272 microCT system
ID: 36C24E24Q0130Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, 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/ac9a2f6dae7149fa8daada5f16ab8bc7/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the RPO East, intends to award a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Micro Photonics, Inc. for maintenance services on the Bruker 1272 microCT system, encompassing a base year and four one-year option periods. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive onsite preventative maintenance and service, including scheduled maintenance, labor, parts, travel costs, and annual calibrations to ensure optimal functionality of the medical imaging equipment. This contract underscores the importance of maintaining advanced medical imaging systems to ensure reliability and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Interested parties must submit capability information by 10:00 AM EST on September 19, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work, with all communications directed to Contracting Officer Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Renee KaleContracting Officer
    (412) 822-3757
    renee.kale@va.gov
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    36C24E24Q0130.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East intends to award a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Micro Photonics, Inc. for equipment maintenance services on the Bruker 1272 microCT system, which includes a base year and four one-year option periods. This notification serves to inform the public according to FAR regulations and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capability information to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements as outlined in an attached Statement of Work by 10:00 AM EST on September 19, 2024. The government will decide on whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received, but is not liable for any costs incurred in preparing such responses. All communication must be conducted via email with the contracting officer, Renee Kale.
    Statement of Work-1272 MicroCT-SkyScan-Service-contract9-16.docx
    This government contract aims to secure an onsite preventative maintenance and service plan for a Bruker Skyscan MicroCT 1272 and X-Ray Source at the NF/SG VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Services will be provided by trained technicians familiar with the equipment's complexities and specifications. The contract includes scheduled maintenance, labor, parts, travel costs, and detailed annual onsite calibrations to ensure optimal instrument function. Key services comprise alignment and calibration for various components, software upgrades, training sessions, and comprehensive documentation. Additionally, technicians will perform system validation using a rat bone sample after maintenance visits. The vendor is also expected to offer unlimited phone and email support, as well as the ability to remotely run diagnostics. Compliance requirements include proof of technicians' factory training and certification documentation confirming the system's performance. This contract reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining cutting-edge medical imaging equipment, emphasizing reliability and operational efficiency in healthcare settings.
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