J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Epredia Revos Tissue Processor
ID: 36C24125Q0204Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, 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/f60e6c83f54b45bf8322c88562fd19bb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Epredia for the servicing of the Epredia Revos Tissue Processor located at the Togus, ME facility. This firm-fixed price contract will cover five years of comprehensive support, including all replacement parts, labor, travel expenses for unscheduled service visits, and one scheduled preventive maintenance visit annually. The procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical equipment essential for patient care, and responses to this notice must be submitted by January 24, 2025, at 11:00 am Eastern Time, to allow for market research. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Kim McCarthy at kim.mccarthy@va.gov or by phone at 774-826-4806 for further information.

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    Kim McCarthyContract Specialist
    (774) 826-4806
    kim.mccarthy@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Epredia for servicing the Epredia Revos Tissue Processor located at the Togus, ME facility. This firm-fixed price contract, as per FAR 6.302-1, is aimed at fulfilling specific technical requirements that cannot be met by other suppliers. The contract will cover five years of support, including replacement parts, labor, travel expenses for unscheduled services, and one scheduled preventive maintenance visit annually. Responses to this notice must be submitted by January 24, 2025, at 11:00 am Eastern Time, to allow for market research to determine if competition is feasible. The notice underscores that this is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is available at this time. The entire procurement process is governed by relevant government regulations, ensuring that only qualified suppliers may consider participation under designated criteria.
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