6515--Hardware/Pneumatic Tube Systems - Detroit
ID: 36C25025Q0105Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of a Pneumatic Tube System at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI, with Swisslog Healthcare Solutions as the identified vendor. The contract will encompass a NEXUS System Control Center, including a server and monitor, as well as a three-year maintenance agreement for the NEXUS software, with provisions for installation and labor costs. This procurement is crucial for maintaining efficient operations within the VA healthcare system, ensuring timely and reliable transportation of medical supplies. Responses challenging the sole source designation must be submitted by 4:00 pm on November 12, 2024, with inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Percy Johnson at percy.johnson2@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for the procurement of a Pneumatic Tube System at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. The contract, under solicitation number 36C25025Q0105, will be negotiated with Swisslog Healthcare Solutions, the only responsible source identified to meet the organization's requirements. The anticipated contract includes a fixed price for a NEXUS System Control Center and a maintenance agreement for NEXUS software, with provisions for installation and labor. The submission deadline for any responses challenging the sole source designation is November 12, 2024, by 4:00 pm. Percy Johnson is the designated contracting officer for inquiries. This notice indicates the VA's approach to efficiently procure needed supplies and services while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. Overall, it highlights a commitment to maintaining high operational standards within the VA healthcare system.
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