The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing an addition of four biomedical line items to the existing contract 36C24723P0149 with Sustainment Technologies, LLC. The modification is necessary to ensure continuity of service for medical equipment whose warranty will expire on September 29, 2023. New line items include two AMSCO Evolution Mediums and two Hydra Steam Generators, which will remain covered for the contract's duration. The notice details that this intent is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), but interested contractors can submit capability statements by April 19, 2024. Such submissions will be evaluated to determine if there is enough interest to warrant competitive procurement. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for an award. The contracting officer, Joseph Locke, encourages email communication for intentions to sole source this requirement while also clarifying that the government will not bear costs incurred by parties responding to this notice. This document emphasizes the VA's commitment to maintaining essential medical services through efficient contract management.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 in Columbia, SC, is issuing a special notice to amend contract number 36C24723P0149 with Sustainment Technologies, LLC by adding four new line items, specifically for Biomed equipment. This addition is necessary to ensure the continuity of warranty coverage for existing equipment, set to expire on November 30, 2024. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement falls under maintenance and repair of medical equipment (811210), with a small business size standard of $22 million. Notably, this notice serves as an intention to pursue a sole-source procurement and does not invite competitive quotes, although contractors may submit capability statements by November 11, 2024. The responses will be evaluated at the discretion of the contracting officer, with the potential for a competitive process depending on the submissions. Interested parties are instructed to demonstrate their qualifications via email directly to the contracting officer. This process underlines the VA's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted service for essential medical equipment while maintaining adherence to procurement regulations.