J065--epMotion Service Agreement
ID: 36C24625Q0369Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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/5448feb0901c4c7682935218bf3830c3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to enter into a sole-source procurement agreement with Eppendorf North America, Inc. for an epMotion Service Agreement, which will provide maintenance services for medical equipment. This procurement is critical for ensuring the reliability and functionality of medical equipment used in VA Medical Centers, adhering strictly to the requirement for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products and services. Interested vendors must express their interest by contacting Contract Specialist Serina Black via email by 4:00 PM EST on January 24, 2025, as the contract is set to span from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with no solicitation available for competitive bidding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Serina BlackContract Specialist
    (757) 315-3965
    serina.black1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 intends to sole-source a procurement agreement with Eppendorf North America, Inc. The proposed contract, designated as Solicitation Number 36C24625Q0369, is for an epMotion Service Agreement aimed at providing maintenance services for medical equipment. This effort falls under the NAICS code 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair. The contract is expected to span from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Interested vendors may express their interest by contacting the specified contract specialist via email by January 24, 2025. The document stipulates that the government will not accept gray market items; only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products are permitted. Vendors must be verified OEMs or authorized representatives to ensure compliance with warranty and service standards. The decision to proceed with competitive procurement will be at the government's discretion based on the responses received. Overall, this notice serves to inform potential vendors of the sole-source nature of the procurement and the strict requirements related to product authenticity and vendor authorization.
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