J065--MEDTRONIC NERVE INTEGRITY MONITORS Maintenance and Certification
ID: 36C24125Q0635Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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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/b18e64ba4bb845caacef2aa09975a5d8/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance and certification of two Medtronic Nerve Integrity Monitors located at medical facilities in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, Massachusetts. This contract will cover annual preventive maintenance and certification services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations, and will be performed by OEM-trained engineers as outlined in the attached Statement of Work. The maintenance is critical for the safe and effective functioning of the monitors, which are vital for patient nerve protection during surgeries. Responses to this notice are due by July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Kim McCarthy at kim.mccarthy@va.gov for further inquiries.

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    Kim McCarthyContract Specialist
    (774) 826-4806
    kim.mccarthy@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance and certification of two Medtronic Nerve Integrity Monitors located at medical facilities in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, Massachusetts. This notice, published in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, indicates that only one source can meet the agency's requirements based on brand-name specifications. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, covering a base year from July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods available. Responses to this notice are due by July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, but the government reserves the right to determine whether to pursue competitive proposals based on responsiveness. Interested parties can express their capabilities to provide the required services, although the primary intent remains a sole source award. Specific details regarding maintenance requirements are outlined in the attached Statement of Work. Contact information for the contract specialist, Kim McCarthy, is provided for queries related to the notice. This process reflects the VA's focus on ensuring operational readiness of essential medical equipment while adhering to procurement regulations.
    MEDTRONIC NIM SOW.doc
    The VA Boston Healthcare System requires a service contract for the annual preventive maintenance and certification of Medtronic Nerve Integrity Monitors (NIM) recently purchased for surgical use. This contract, spanning a base year and two option years, is essential for ensuring the equipment’s compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations. Maintenance must be performed by OEM-trained engineers and includes inspections, parts replacement, and calibrations, detailed in the OEM service manual. The vendor will not access Protected Health Information (PHI) and is strictly required to follow security and privacy laws, including HIPAA. Contractors must undergo a credentialing process and are responsible for providing all necessary materials and supervision for the maintenance tasks. Systematic field service reports must be generated following each service call, documenting all relevant details of the maintenance efforts. The objective is to ensure the safe, effective functioning of monitoring equipment vital for patient nerve protection during surgeries, underscoring the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare services.
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