J065--Audiology Calibration Agreement
ID: 36C25025Q0229Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice for an Audiology Calibration Agreement at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Ohio. The VA seeks vendors capable of providing annual calibration services for audiology equipment, ensuring compliance with ANSI and OSHA standards to maintain proper functionality and adherence to hospital policies. These services are critical for the accurate operation of audiometers used in hearing assessments, and the selected contractor will be required to perform calibrations on-site, issuing certificates for record-keeping. Interested contractors must respond by January 24, 2025, providing details about their capabilities and compliance with subcontracting regulations, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Sara Wood at sara.wood1@va.gov.

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    Sara WoodContract Specialist
    sara.wood1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice regarding an Audiology Calibration Agreement for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. This notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25025Q0229, is intended to gather market research information on vendors capable of providing annual calibration services for audiology equipment. Calibrations must comply with ANSI and OSHA standards to ensure proper functionality and adherence to hospital policies. The requirement entails services provided on-site by a qualified technician, with calibration certificates issued for record-keeping. The contracting office is considering a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, and interested contractors are asked to provide various details regarding their capabilities, business size under NAICS 811210, and whether they hold any pertinent contracts. Responses are due by January 24, 2025, and should include compliance with subcontracting regulations. This seek for information aims to enhance the VA's understanding of potential service providers in the market without obligating the government to follow up with any resulting solicitation.
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