J066--Pyxis Support of MEDVAMC medstations
ID: 36C25625Q0395Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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/1222be6872804de8955a8d1a118a6cf5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to negotiate a sole-source contract for the maintenance of BD Pyxis Anesthesia System machines at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. The objective of this procurement is to ensure that the equipment operates correctly and safely, adheres to original manufacturer standards, receives necessary software updates, and provides prioritized support over a two-year period. This specialized maintenance service is critical for the effective functioning of medical equipment used in patient care, and the contract is anticipated to be awarded to CareFusion Solutions LLC. Interested parties may express their capabilities by submitting documentation to Contract Specialist Tiffany Burks at tiffany.burks@va.gov by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on January 27, 2025; this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids.

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    Tiffany BurksContract Specialist
    (601) 362-4471
    tiffany.burks@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0395 Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a planned sole-source contract for the maintenance of BD Pyxis Anesthesia System machines at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. The anticipated contract will be with CareFusion Solutions LLC for a two-year period and aims to ensure the equipment functions correctly and safely, adheres to original manufacturer standards, receives software updates, and provides prioritized support. Interested parties may express their capabilities but this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids. Responses are due by January 27, 2025. The contractor must comply with strict service requirements including performance documentation, equipment maintenance protocols, and security measures while operating within VA facilities. This notice serves to establish procurement strategies based on market research indicating that only one responsible source can meet the specific requirements efficiently, thereby justifying the sole-source procurement approach.
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