J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MAINTENANCE OF PHILIPS BRIGHTVIEW CT SCANNERS AND FLEX CARDIO EQUIPMENT
ID: 36C26125Q0139Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa1e73763dff4e96b84397cea1221697/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract with Philips North America, LLC for the maintenance of Philips Brightview CT scanners and Flex Cardio equipment at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. This contract will cover a base period plus four option years, running from January 18, 2025, to January 17, 2030, and is necessitated by the proprietary rights Philips holds over the equipment's software, which restricts maintenance and updates to certified Philips Field Service Engineers (FSEs). The importance of this procurement lies in ensuring the reliability and operational integrity of critical medical equipment used in veteran healthcare services. Interested firms must express their capabilities to the Contracting Officer, John Waldrip, via email by December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with no financial compensation for submitted information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    john.waldrip@va.govJohn Waldrip
    (702) 791-9000
    John.Waldrip@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole source contract with Philips North America for maintenance services of Philips Brightview CT scanners and Flex Cardio equipment at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. This Firm-Fixed Price contract covers a base period plus four option years, from January 18, 2025, until January 17, 2030. Due to proprietary rights of the equipment's software, only Philips Field Service Engineers (FSEs), certified by the OEM, are authorized to provide necessary parts, services, and updates, ensuring work is guaranteed by Philips. The announcement serves solely to inform potential interested parties that they may express their capabilities to the Contracting Officer within 15 days post-publication, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation for competitive bidding. Interested businesses, including small and disadvantaged entities, must clearly identify their status and any proprietary data submissions. Responses are due by December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT, with no financial remuneration for submitted information. This notice underlines the VA's procurement strategy focusing on specialized manufacturers for critical medical equipment maintenance, reflecting compliance with federal guidelines.
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