J065--Base YR (05/01/2025-04/30/206) + 4 OYs Milwaukee Abiomed Impella Maintenance
ID: 36C25225Q0244Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, 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/dfeafa2ab0024ccc8089e92c48de993a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Abiomed, Inc. for the preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of Impella equipment at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, due to the exclusive need for services from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The selected vendor must provide new OEM items, ensuring compliance with specific requirements such as being an authorized distributor, having OEM-certified technical personnel, and offering 24-hour phone support. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by email to Eileen Meyer at eileen.meyer@va.gov by 10:00 AM CDT on February 11, 2025, as no competitive quotes will be accepted.

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    Eileen T Meyereileen.meyer@va.gov
    414-844-4800x43432
    eileen.meyer@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Abiomed, Inc. for the preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the Abiomed Impella equipment at several VA medical centers in Milwaukee, Hines, and Chicago. This procurement is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, due to the necessity of services available exclusively from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific requirements, including being an authorized distributor and ensuring all technical personnel are OEM certified. Submissions must include proof of OEM parts accessibility and the provision of 24-hour phone support. The solicitation is not open for competitive quotes, and responses must be submitted by 10:00 AM CDT on February 11, 2025. Emphasis is placed on the need for new OEM items, prohibiting gray market or counterfeit products, aligning with the VA's commitment to quality service and equipment integrity.
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