J065--Preventative Maintenance Services PRO/BARD Electrophysiology Monitoring Equipment
ID: 36C24625Q0163Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dbdbfdaf754c4fd19d3aa5d659edc65a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Boston Scientific Corporation for Preventative Maintenance Services on the PRO/BARD Electrophysiology monitoring equipment located at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Carolina. The VA has determined that Boston Scientific is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider capable of delivering the necessary maintenance services without incurring additional costs or delays that could impact patient care. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency of specialized medical equipment, which plays a vital role in patient monitoring and treatment. Interested businesses that believe they can meet the requirements must submit written notice, including company credentials and relevant documentation, to Patsy Simpson at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov by 10:00 AM EDT on November 11, 2024. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 621511, and the PSC code is J065.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patsy SimpsonContracting Specialists
    (757) 315-3940
    Patsy.Simpson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a sole source contract to Boston Scientific Corporation for Preventative Maintenance Services on the PRO/BARD Electrophysiology monitoring equipment located at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Carolina. The VA believes Boston Scientific is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider that can offer the required maintenance without incurring additional costs and delays in patient care. The announcement specifies that this is not a competitive bidding opportunity, but interested businesses that feel capable may submit written notice by the deadline of November 11, 2024. Responses must include company credentials and relevant documentation to validate their capability to meet the requirements. The notice outlines the NAICS and PSC codes associated with the contract, indicating the specialized nature of the services. Ultimately, the VA retains the discretion to decide whether to proceed with the procurement based on the responses received. This notice falls within the context of federal procurement processes aimed at ensuring efficient and effective service delivery in healthcare settings.
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