J065--S1 | 554 |36C259-24-AP-4495 New Par Excellence Base +4 (VA-25-00004971)
ID: 36C25924Q0730Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking qualified vendors for a Sources Sought announcement regarding the provision of a new Par Excellence Base for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center located in Aurora, Colorado. The procurement aims to identify potential vendors capable of supplying support services for the existing Par Excellence point-of-use inventory management system, which includes hardware warranties, software licensing, and a dedicated support hotline. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring proper support for the VA's healthcare inventory systems. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including business size and contact information, by September 13, 2024, at 08:00 AM Mountain Time, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contracting Specialist Eric Adusei at Eric.Adusei@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5782.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric Adusei (CS)Contracting specialist
    (303) 712-5782
    Eric.Adusei@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office NCO 19, seeking market research for a new Par Excellence Base for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The notice is not a solicitation for proposals or contracts but aims to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling the requirement. Responses are due by September 13, 2024, at 08:00 AM Mountain Time. Businesses wishing to participate must indicate their size and provide contact information, with considerations given to the small business standard for the relevant NAICS code (334118). The notice explicitly states that the Government will not pay for responses and that participation does not ensure a contract award. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. The notice concludes with instructions for electronic submission of information to the contracting specialist, Eric Adusei. This announcement reflects the VA's effort to gather information to inform future acquisition strategies and potential solicitations while creating opportunities for qualified vendors to express interest.
    The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is seeking a contractor to provide Par Excellence Monthly Support through a base plus four-year contract. The contract encompasses various support services for the existing Par Excellence point-of-use inventory management system, including hardware warranties, software licensing, and a dedicated support hotline. Timely delivery is expected within 30 days to the specified location in Aurora, CO, with items to be shipped in original, sealed containers, clearly marked with order details. The contractor must also compile operation and maintenance manuals, including physical binders and digital copies, to be provided to the designated on-site contact upon installation completion. All parts and labor must come with manufacturer warranties covering all associated travel and shipping costs. Notably, security background checks for personnel are not required. This procurement highlights the VA's focus on ensuring proper maintenance support and operational efficiency for its healthcare inventory systems.
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