J065--FY25-MiPacs System PM
ID: 36C25725Q0408Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/169ee5b88409457b8ad70abf745fdb05/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice for a Sole Source Contract for the MiPACS System PM, specifically targeting maintenance services for the MiPACS system at the South Texas Health Care Systems. This five-year contract, which includes one base year and four option years, requires the contractor to provide comprehensive software and hardware support, emergency response, and 24/7 customer service, while adhering to standards set by JCAHO and OSHA. The contract emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational readiness, with service technicians expected to respond promptly to service requests, and prohibits the use of subcontractors for repairs. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov or by phone at 787-781-8700 for inquiries, although no competitive quotes will be solicited.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contracting OfficerRafael Rodriguez
    (787) 781-8700
    Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Sole Source Contract for the MiPACS System PM to LEAD Technologies. This contract spans five years, encompassing one base year and four option years, aimed at providing full-service maintenance for the MiPACS system at the South Texas Health Care Systems. This includes software and hardware support, emergency response, and 24/7 customer service. The contractor must adhere to various standards, including those set by JCAHO and OSHA, and is responsible for all services, parts, and technical support, while prohibiting the use of subcontractors for repairs. The contract emphasizes maintaining operational readiness, with service technicians required to respond promptly to service requests. Interested parties may inquire via email, and responses must indicate the capability to meet the government’s needs, although no competitive quotes are being solicited. The purpose of this notice highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring top-tier service for its healthcare systems while streamlining the procurement process under FAR Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
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