4510--528-25-2-4893-0680|Batavia purchase of filter products Emergency Sole Source Award
ID: 36C24225P0474Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES (4510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62bb1a2688fd4c90856d9796ebf72c7a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC for the urgent procurement of water filters and associated fittings due to a legionella outbreak. This requirement necessitates immediate delivery to the Batavia VA Medical Center in New York, highlighting the critical need for these emergency goods to ensure the health and safety of patients. The notice serves as a formal intent to proceed with the award, fulfilling the public posting requirements outlined in FAR 13.501, and clarifies that this is not a request for quotes. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov for further information, with the response deadline set for January 31, 2025.

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    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC for the urgent purchase of water filters and related fittings. This requirement is driven by a legionella outbreak necessitating immediate delivery to the Batavia VA Medical Center in New York. The notice serves as a formal intent to proceed with the award and fulfills the public posting requirements outlined in FAR 13.501. It clarifies that this is not a request for quotes and emphasizes the government's discretion regarding the decision not to promote competition for this contract. The contracting office is located in Albany, NY, and the response deadline is set for January 31, 2025. The document outlines essential contract details, including the product service and NAICS codes, thereby aligning with federal procurement processes focused on timely and specific emergency needs.
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