J046--629-25-2-690-0003, Reverse Osmosis Maintenance(VA-25-00014659)
ID: 36C25625Q0068Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (J046)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d5abf543f55748a98ce58b278f36331b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole-source contract for maintenance services on clinical and research laboratory reagent water systems, specifically targeting EMD Millipore Corporation. The contractor will be responsible for providing preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure the functionality of the specialized water system for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System located in New Orleans, LA. This contract is crucial for maintaining high operational standards in healthcare services, ensuring compliance with both manufacturer and VA specifications. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by October 31, 2024, to Kimberly Anderson at kimberly.anderson6@va.gov, as this is not a request for quotes and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for eligibility.

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    KIMBERLY ANDERSONCS
    (337) 591-9873
    kimberly.anderson6@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole-source contract for maintenance services on clinical and research laboratory reagent water systems. This contract targets EMD Millipore Corporation, which will provide necessary repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure functionality of the specialized water system for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, LA. The proposed contract will span one year, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with options for four additional one-year extensions. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by October 31, 2024. The announcement emphasizes that this is not a request for quotes, and responses must substantiate providers' qualifications. If no competitive responses are received by the deadline, the government will negotiate exclusively with EMD Millipore. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility in government contracts. The notice outlines the intent to ensure rigorous maintenance and compliance with both manufacturer and VA specifications to maintain high operational standards in healthcare services.
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