J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | CAREFUSION Pyxis Maintenance and Support Services | ONE BASE PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS | CLARSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER
ID: 36C24525Q0021Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, 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/1f48f693f0024a78818287d62fbc3c46/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole-source contract for maintenance and support services for CareFusion Pyxis automated medication dispensing systems at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The contract will cover a base year from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with options for four additional years, requiring comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance services, including parts, labor, and 24/7 remote support from fully qualified field service engineers authorized by the original equipment manufacturer. These services are critical to ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of medical equipment used in patient care. Interested vendors must provide detailed company and capability information if they wish to challenge the sole-source designation, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer Amy Walter at AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AMY WALTERCONTRACTING OFFICER
    AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV
    Files
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    36C24525Q0021.docx
    The document outlines the intent to sole source maintenance and support services for CareFusion Pyxis automated medication dispensing systems at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. The contract covers a base year from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with options to extend for four additional years. The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance services, including parts, labor, and remote support, ensuring equipment operates within specified safety and performance standards. Key services include annual preventive maintenance inspections, unscheduled repairs, and 24/7 support, which must be fulfilled by "fully qualified" field service engineers authorized by the original equipment manufacturer. Contractors must comply with various standards and regulations to ensure hospital safety and operational efficiency. Also noted is the emphasis on market research to identify capable vendors, particularly targeting service-disabled veteran-owned and small businesses. This announcement serves informational and planning purposes, rather than a solicitation for proposals, indicating the VA’s search for qualified contractors and promoting adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Vendors must provide detailed company and capability information if they wish to challenge the sole-source designation.
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