J065--Intent to Sole Source Abbott Optis and Coroflow Service Plan
ID: 36C24124Q0763Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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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/16ddb17b686244c18047ffc5a8bd9df5/view
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    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of full-service support for the OPTIS Mobile Next and CoroFlow Cardiovascular systems located at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. These systems are used to provide better insights and optimize patient outcomes in cath labs and advance vascular care for the veteran population. The contract will include emergency service, repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance, labor, travel, unlimited parts, technical support, and software updates. Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Contact Manases Cabrera, Contracting Specialist, for more information.

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    Manases CabreraContracting Specialist
    (781) 687-4418
    manases.cabrera@va.gov
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