J065--Intent to Sole Source Impella Service Contract
ID: 36C24724Q1034Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, 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/2f5a5e5925c949869a4dc37e59cfbd70/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the maintenance and repair services of Abiomed Impella equipment at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed-price contract that includes a base year plus four option years, commencing on January 1, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2025. The services are critical for ensuring the operational readiness of medical equipment used in patient care, and ABIOMED of Danvers, MA, is the intended contractor. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and proposals by September 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and must be registered as OEM authorized dealers or distributors for the VA. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer David W. Parente at David.Parente@va.gov or by phone at 843-252-6747.

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    David ParenteContracting Officer
    (843) 252-6747
    David.Parente@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole source contract for maintenance and repair services of Abiomed Impella equipment at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The contracting office, located in Charleston, SC, will award this firm-fixed-price contract based on the justification for a single-source procurement under FAR regulations. The contract encompasses a base year plus four option years, starting from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. ABIOMED of Danvers, MA, is the intended contractor. Interested contractors can submit capability statements and proposals by the deadline of September 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. They must demonstrate their qualifications and be registered as OEM authorized dealers or distributors for the VA. The contracting officer, David W. Parente, will evaluate the submissions but holds the discretion to proceed with the sole source contract even if responses are received. This notice aims to inform potential bidders and allow for any competitive considerations, although it is primarily a notice of intent. It emphasizes the importance of clearly documented capabilities to fulfill the contract requirements.
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