J065--Intent to Sole Source Notice - Roche Analyzer Maintenance
ID: 36C24224Q0991Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, 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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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 2, intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostic Corp for maintenance services on Roche Cobas X 480 and Z 480 analyzers at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. The contract will encompass full service and preventive maintenance, which includes labor, tools, transportation, and necessary parts (excluding non-vendor parts), ensuring that the equipment is maintained according to manufacturer specifications. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational standards at the medical facility, and the contract will consist of a one-year base period with four optional renewal years, authorized under FAR 6.302-1 for non-competitive procurement. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by September 11, 2024, via email to Contracting Officer Andres Cepeda at andres.cepeda@va.gov.

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    Contracting OfficerAndres Cepeda
    (908) 647-1080 ext 4457
    andres.cepeda@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 2 intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostic Corp for maintenance services on Roche Cobas X 480 and Z 480 analyzers at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. This firm-fixed-price contract includes full service and preventive maintenance, covering labor, tools, transportation, and necessary parts (excluding non-vendor parts). The vendor must have manufacturer certification and access to OEM parts to maintain the equipment per manufacturer specifications. The contract consists of a one-year base period with four optional renewal years, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement due to the unique nature of the services required. No solicitation package will be released, but interested parties can express their interest and capability by the specified deadline of September 11, 2024, via email. This notice reflects the government's approach to procure specialized services while ensuring required operational standards are met at the medical facility. The main services will be performed at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center.
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