J065--GE Lunar iDXA Maint
ID: 36C26325Q0229Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, 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/45885387f45142779da11c4ae4f3f145/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Alpha Source INC. for the maintenance of GE Lunar iDXA equipment across three VA locations in Nebraska. The contract will cover a base year with four optional renewal years and requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, parts, tools, and expertise for both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled service calls, while ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and federal regulations regarding electronic patient health information. Interested firms may submit written responses by January 2, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for January 10, 2025; for inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Arielle Lifto at arielle.lifto@va.gov or 651-293-3031.

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    Arielle LiftoContract Specialist
    (651) 293-3031
    arielle.lifto@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Alpha Source INC. for the maintenance of GE Lunar iDXA equipment across three VA locations in Nebraska. The contract, structured for one base year with four optional renewals, emphasizes compliance with manufacturer standards and the safeguarding of electronic patient health information (EPHI). The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, parts, tools, and expertise to conduct both scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to unscheduled service calls. The awarded vendor must have access to the Original Equipment Manufacturer's proprietary information and will be held to strict safety and operational standards as outlined under relevant federal regulations. Responses to this notice are invited until January 2, 2025, after which, if no sufficient competitive responses are received, the VA will proceed with the contract award expected on January 10, 2025. The document details additional requirements regarding service quality, part provisions, service reporting, and the conditions under which the contractor must operate, including regulatory compliance and proper handling of the equipment's sensitive data.
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