6525--Supply, Philips SkyPlate Exchange, Cinci Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25025Q0262Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7bc68c3c8d1e4ffb8d71964e02b94bbf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of a Philips SkyPlate, specifically an Exchange SkyPlate Large (SN 18200008, MX 2523900), for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source, in this case, Philips North America LLC, due to their unique capabilities. The SkyPlate is essential for medical imaging applications, underscoring its importance in supporting the healthcare services provided by the VA. Interested parties must submit evidence demonstrating the advantages of competition by the deadline of February 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and inquiries can be directed to Contract Specialist Rachel MacRae at rachel.macrae@va.gov.

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    Rachel MacRaeContract Specialist
    (734) 222-4326
    rachel.macrae@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its intent to negotiate a sole source contract for the purchase of a Philips SkyPlate, specifically an Exchange SkyPlate Large (SN 18200008, MX 2523900), for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This procurement will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures governed by FAR Part 6.302-1, which permits contracting with only one responsible source based on the belief that Philips North America LLC possesses unique capabilities essential for this requirement. The notice does not solicit competitive proposals and outlines that interested parties must demonstrate clear evidence of advantages to competition by the response deadline of February 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated without options for renewal. The document emphasizes that responses will be considered only if they convincingly argue for competitive pricing. The contract specialist for this project is Rachel MacRae, who can be contacted via email for any inquiries. The primary focus of this document is to inform stakeholders of the planned procurement effort while maintaining the integrity of competitive procurement practices.
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