J065--Biomerieux Maintenance | New Base | Start: 12/5/24
ID: 36C25025Q0084Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c979daba76174abb86933eabeef39989/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Biomerieux for a Myla Service Agreement specifically for the Dayton VA facility in Ohio. This procurement action, conducted under FAR Subpart 13.2, aims to address the service needs of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment, ensuring the operational efficiency of the facility. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration, with responses due by October 31, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, directed to Contracting Officer Christopher T. Council via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov. This notice fulfills the publication requirement outlined in FAR 5.201(b)(1) and does not constitute a formal solicitation process.

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    Christopher T. CouncilContracting Officer
    (216) 447-8300
    Christopher.Council@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Biomerieux for a Myla Service Agreement, specifically for the Dayton VA facility in Ohio. This action, initiated under FAR Subpart 13.2, will be executed by the Network Contracting Office 10 located in Cincinnati, OH. The proposed contract addresses service needs without a formal solicitation process; thus, interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration by the agency. Responses to this notice must be submitted by October 31, 2024, before 8:00 AM Eastern Time, to the contracting officer, Christopher T. Council, via email. The notice serves to fulfill the publication requirement specified in FAR 5.201(b)(1). This contract engagement illustrates the VA's approach to streamline procurement for specific services vital to their operations.
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