J065--Pneumatic Tube System Upgrades
ID: 36C24825Q0674Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

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/bd3984f9e0cb418587387790c791ef15/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), intends to make a sole source award to TransLogic Corporation for the upgrade of the pneumatic tube system at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center. This procurement involves replacing outdated components, including 10 blower air shifters, 28 vacuum bypass valves, 89 send/receive stations, and 70 distribution stations, to enhance the efficiency of medical item transport within the facility. The TransLogic Pneumatic Tube System is crucial for the rapid and effective movement of lab specimens, medications, and documents throughout healthcare environments. Interested parties may submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) detailing their capabilities and pricing by April 16, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, to the designated contracting officer, Lakiesha Anderson, via email at lakiesha.anderson@va.gov.

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    Lakiesha AndersonContracting Officer
    (561) 618-2398
    lakiesha.anderson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) plans a sole source procurement to TransLogic Corporation for upgrading the pneumatic tube system at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center. This upgrade involves replacing outdated equipment including 10 blower air shifters, 28 vacuum bypass valves, 89 send/receive stations, and 70 distribution stations. The TransLogic system is essential for the efficient transport of medical items throughout the facility, utilizing compressed air in a network of tubes. This notice serves as a market research notice, not a request for proposals; thus, no solicitation document exists. Interested parties can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) until April 16, 2025, to the designated contracting officer, providing detailed capabilities and pricing. The government retains the discretion to determine if a competitive procurement process will be pursued based on responses received. All submissions must adhere to the specified email requirements to ensure timely processing.
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