J065--Base Year - Licensing & Maint for Mikroscan WD Exempt
ID: 36C26225Q0293Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, 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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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract for licensing and maintenance services related to Mikroscan technology. This procurement aims to provide necessary upgrades and functional enhancements to the existing server technology at the San Diego VA Medical Center, with Mikroscan Technologies, Inc. identified as the sole source provider. The services are critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical equipment, ensuring that the latest technology and support are available for veteran care. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements, including relevant past performance, by December 31, 2024, to Charity Cazee at charity.cazee@va.gov, referencing notice #36C26225Q0293 in all communications.

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    Charity CazeeContract Specialist
    charity.cazee@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, has issued a Special Notice to announce its intent to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract for licensing and maintenance services of Mikroscan technology. This acquisition, governed by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), is specifically for service upgrades and enhancements to existing server technology at the San Diego VA Medical Center, with Mikroscan Technologies, Inc. identified as the intended sole source provider. Vendors interested in this contract must submit capability statements, including past performance in similar services, by the response deadline of December 31, 2024. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 811210, focused on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but invites capable suppliers to submit relevant qualifications in response to the sole-source intent. Further inquiries should be directed to the point of contact via email.
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