J065--FY25 WAVEMARK ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT
ID: 36C24625Q0243Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, intends to enter into a sole-source contract with WaveMark, Inc. for the annual maintenance services of specific medical equipment, including RFID Smart Cabinets and WaveMark Workstations. The contract will cover both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring the operational integrity of the equipment critical to the healthcare system. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 811210, which pertains to maintenance and repair services, and is justified as a sole-source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the products. Interested parties must express their interest and capabilities to the contracting officer, Tiara White, via email by December 16, 2024, with the contract period set from December 23, 2024, to December 22, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiara WhiteContracting Officer
    (757) 251-5762
    Tiara.White@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6, intends to enter a sole-source contract with WaveMark, Inc. for annual maintenance services related to their specific medical equipment. This contract aims to cover preventative and corrective maintenance for items such as RFID Smart Cabinets and WaveMark Workstations. The duration of the proposed contract will be from December 23, 2024, to December 22, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 811210, indicating maintenance and repair services. The notice clarifies that no competitive offers will be solicited as the product is proprietary and only available from WaveMark, thereby justifying the sole-source approach under FAR regulations. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to the contracting officer by December 16, 2024. Additionally, the notice emphasizes that only new OEM products will be accepted, and any gray market items would constitute a breach of contract. This document serves a dual purpose: to inform potential vendors and to establish the VA's intent for compliance and procurement processes, ensuring transparent communication regarding contractual obligations and minimal market disruption.
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