J066--BPA for WASP and WASPLab Maintenance and Consumables
ID: 36C25924Q0739Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the maintenance and supply of consumables for the COPAN WASP and WASP Lab Testing System at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of necessary reagents, consumables, and maintenance services for the efficient operation of these critical laboratory testing systems. The goods and services are vital for supporting the medical center's diagnostic capabilities, thereby enhancing patient care for veterans. Interested vendors should contact Contracting Specialist Lindsey M Zwaagstra at Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindsey ZwaagstraContract Officer
    (303) 712-5733
    Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit bids for a firm-fixed price contract focused on the maintenance and consumables for the WASP and WASPLab systems. This presolicitation notice specifies that all services will take place at the Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, Colorado. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing reagents, consumables, and both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including technical support and preventive inspections for the WASP equipment. Proposals are due by October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. The solicitation is categorized as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an applicable NAICS code of 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. Interested parties are required to submit inquiries and proposals through the designated contract officer, with all relevant solicitation details available on the Contracting Opportunities website. This notice serves as a call to potential contractors for necessary services, emphasizing procurement support to enhance the VA’s operational capabilities.
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