J036--Hines CMOP KNAPP Hotline and Preventative Maintenance
ID: 36C77026P0022Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (J036)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/63ba67bd3cbc44829957325f4c7b4d4d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to KNAPP, Inc. for the provision of hotline and maintenance services for proprietary pharmaceutical dispensing equipment at the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) in Hines, IL. The procurement includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services, as well as 24/7 emergency telephonic technical support for two KNAPP pharmaceutical auto-picker UUA-SDA banks, ensuring that services are provided without voiding existing warranties. This contract is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the pharmacy's dispensing systems, as KNAPP is the exclusive manufacturer capable of servicing its proprietary equipment. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Diana Olson at diana.olson@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1986 for further details.

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    Diana OlsonContract Specialist
    (913) 946-1986
    diana.olson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) in Hines, IL, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to KNAPP, Inc. for hotline and maintenance services. This special notice, not a request for quote, announces the government's intent to negotiate with KNAPP, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) and VAAR 819.7007. The justification for this sole source procurement is that KNAPP is the exclusive manufacturer capable of repairing, servicing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting its proprietary pharmaceutical dispensing equipment. Additionally, KNAPP is the only entity that can provide necessary repair parts and services without voiding existing warranties. The contract will cover scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, along with 24/7 emergency telephonic technical hotline support for two proprietary KNAPP pharmaceutical auto-picker UUA-SDA banks at the GL-CMOP.
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