J065--WASHINGTON DC | INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | SUN NUCLEAR SUPPORT SERVICES ONE BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS | 11/01/2024 TO 10/31/2025 UCD 10/31/2029
ID: 36C24524Q0744Type: 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/1fbe1dca02504fee84588503b83807dc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington, DC, intends to award a sole-source contract for support services related to Sun Nuclear equipment utilized in the Radiation Oncology department. This contract will cover one base year from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with four additional one-year options extending through October 31, 2029, and will include comprehensive maintenance services such as preventive and corrective maintenance, requiring all parts and services to be OEM certified. The importance of this procurement lies in ensuring the operational integrity and safety of medical equipment critical for patient care, while also emphasizing compliance with safety regulations and the protection of patient health information. Interested vendors, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and small businesses, are encouraged to submit their qualifications to the primary contact, Amy Walter, at Amy.Walter1@va.gov, as this notice serves as market research and is not a solicitation for bids.

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    AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOVCONTRACTING OFFICER
    Amy.Walter1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington DC intends to enter into a sole-source contract for support services related to Sun Nuclear equipment used in the Radiation Oncology department. This contract will span one base year (November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025) with four additional one-year options extending to October 31, 2029. The contract encompasses comprehensive maintenance services, including preventive and corrective maintenance, and requires that all parts and services be OEM certified. The contractor is expected to provide timely responses to issues, ensure adherence to safety and health regulations, and safeguard patient health information. The notice serves as a market research tool to identify potential qualified vendors, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and other small businesses. Interested vendors are invited to respond with their qualifications, but it is emphasized that this is not a solicitation for bids. The document outlines operational expectations, reporting requirements, and quality assurance measures while emphasizing the importance of compliance with relevant regulations.
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