J065--**NOTICE** INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO CAREFUSION | VISN 5 Consolidated Service Contract | BD Alaris Infusion Pump System | ONE BASE PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS | Period of Performance 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2030
ID: 36C24525Q0238Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f96f14f6e21a42d6819443b649637bce/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 5, intends to award a sole source contract to CareFusion for the BD Alaris Infusion Pump System, covering a base period plus four option years from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. This procurement aims to secure essential medical equipment maintenance and repair services, which are critical for ensuring the operational readiness of medical facilities serving veterans. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or other small business categories, are encouraged to respond with their qualifications and capabilities, as the government seeks to gather market research data to inform its acquisition decisions. For further inquiries or to submit responses, vendors should contact Contracting Officer Amy Walter at AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV.

Point(s) of Contact
AMY WALTERCONTRACTING OFFICER
AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV
Files
Title
Posted
36C24525Q0238.docx
Jan 15, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
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