Notice of Intent to Sole Source Meta Systems Maintenance
ID: USUHS_Notice_Of_Intent_Metasystems_MaintenanceType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26a07187133e44a08748a829ada987bf/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole-source contract to Meta Systems Group, Inc. for the annual service maintenance of its Meta Systems equipment. This procurement is essential as Meta Systems Group, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized vendor capable of performing necessary service and maintenance, including software installations. The contract will follow FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) procedures, and while this is not a request for quotes, other vendors may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's needs. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu, with all submissions due by the specified closing date.

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    Christopher White
    christopher.white@usuhs.edu
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Meta Systems Maintenance.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Meta Systems Group, Inc. for annual service maintenance of its Meta Systems equipment. USU, located in Bethesda, MD, is the Nation's federal health sciences university, dedicated to military medicine and public health. The sole-source justification is based on Meta Systems Group, Inc. being the original equipment manufacturer and the only vendor authorized to perform service and maintenance on its systems, including software installations. This procurement will follow FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) procedures. While this is not a request for quotes, other responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating that competition would be advantageous, not cost or time prohibitive, and that they can meet the government's needs. Responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with all submissions due via email by the closing date.
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