J065--Boston Scientific Laser Maintenance - Iowa City VA
ID: 36C26325Q0387Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc6be3a49ae644eea3e74fa90f992420/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for Medical Laser Maintenance Services to Boston Scientific for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This procurement is necessitated by the proprietary nature of the maintenance services, which can only be provided by Boston Scientific, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the medical lasers in use. The contract, estimated at $28,000 for the base year and $57,600 total (base plus one option year), underscores the critical need for specialized service to ensure compliance with safety regulations and the proper upkeep of complex medical equipment. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Savannah Weberg, Contracting Specialist, at savannah.weberg@va.gov, as the government will consider these submissions to determine if competitive procurement is feasible.

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    Savannah WebergContracting Specialist
    320-252-1670 x4701
    savannah.weberg@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0387.docx
    The presolicitation notice pertains to a sole source contract for Medical Laser Maintenance Services for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Boston Scientific, located in Marlborough, MA, as they are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the medical lasers in use. The notice was published following federal regulations and indicates that only Boston Scientific can fulfill the requirement due to proprietary maintenance services. The appropriate NAICS code for this service is 811210, which covers electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. While this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, vendors interested in the project may submit capability statements to the contracting officer, Savannah Weberg. The statement will help determine whether to proceed competitively based on the responses received. The government retains discretion over the competition process. This notice serves to inform interested parties about the intention of the VA and potentially engage other suppliers, although it signals a strong preference towards a sole source award.
    P03 FAR 13 Sole Source Justification Laser Maintenance.pdf
    The document outlines the justification for a single-source award by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically for a Medical Laser Maintenance Agreement at the Iowa City VA Healthcare System. The contract, estimated at $28,000 for the base year and $57,600 total (base +1), is necessitated by the proprietary nature of the maintenance services provided exclusively by Boston Scientific, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The justification is based on the unique characteristics of the medical lasers, which require specialized service due to compliance with safety regulations and the complexity involved in their upkeep. Boston Scientific's protocols prohibit third-party service providers from performing maintenance, ensuring that only authorized technicians, extensively trained and equipped by the OEM, are utilized. Market research corroborates this restriction, affirming that proper servicing can only be conducted by Boston Scientific. The contracting officer has certified that the award is justifiable under FAR 13.106-1(b)(i), emphasizing urgency and the unavailability of alternative sources. This document reflects standard procedures for federal contracting, particularly in cases requiring single-source procurements.
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