J065--Alere Accu-check Abbott Annual Service Maintenance Agreement
ID: 36C26125Q0350Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/0864302042794e78950c2b6ea04258e8/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for an Annual Service Maintenance Agreement for Abbott RALS Accu-check Point of Care analyzers, specifically for the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System and its supported outpatient clinics. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years, with services anticipated to commence on June 1, 2025, and extend through May 31, 2030. The specialized nature of the equipment necessitates that these services be provided exclusively by Abbott Rapid Diagnostic Informatics to prevent delays and additional costs associated with competitive procurement. Interested companies may express their capabilities to the contracting officer, Larry Facio, via email within seven days of the notice, although this announcement does not solicit competitive proposals and establishes no obligation for the government to procure services.

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    Larry FacioContracting Officer
    (916) 923-4553
    Larry.Facio@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for an Annual Service Maintenance Agreement for Abbott RALS Accu-check Point of Care analyzers. The contract, intended for the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System and supported outpatient clinics, will cover a base year plus four option years. The anticipated award date is around June 1, 2025, with services estimated from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030. The government has determined that these services are only available from Abbott Rapid Diagnostic Informatics due to the specialized nature of the equipment and to avoid delays and costs associated with competitive procurement. Interested companies may express their capabilities to the contracting officer, Larry Facio, via email within seven days of the notice. The request does not solicit competitive proposals, and proprietary information submitted will not incur government costs. This announcement serves informational purposes and establishes no obligation for the government to procure services.
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