J065--Roche S.pecial Stainers
ID: 36C25624Q1454Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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/d6e25462837b41be9d59b7e2a5acab83/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Preventative Maintenance Services for Roche Special Stainers at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement is specifically aimed at securing services from Roche Diagnostics Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer and sole authorized distributor, due to the highly specialized nature of the equipment and the necessity to avoid delays and additional costs associated with alternative sources. This contract is scheduled for award on October 1, 2024, with interested parties required to submit their expressions of interest and capabilities by September 12, 2024, at 11 AM Central Time. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award, and all inquiries should be directed to Rachel Babin at Rachel.Babin@va.gov.

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    Rachel L BabinRachel Babin
    (504) 566-8636
    Rachel.Babin@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for Roche Special Stainers at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System. The VA plans to enter into a sole source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation, the sole source provider of these services, under the guidelines of 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Market research indicates that these services are highly specialized, necessitating procurement from the original manufacturer to avoid delays and costs associated with alternatives. The contract is scheduled for award on October 1, 2024, with responses to this notice due by September 12, 2024, at 11 AM Central Time. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities, but the VA will not bear any costs incurred in response to the notice. To be eligible for contract award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring that only qualified suppliers can meet specific operational needs effectively.
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