ContractSpecial Notice

J065--Intent to Sole Source a Preventative Maintenance Contract for the WatchDog System by Avidity

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C24925Q0127

Response Deadline

Feb 5, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the preventative maintenance of the WatchDog System, manufactured by Avidity. This procurement is necessary as Avidity is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the exclusive provider capable of maintaining and repairing the system using OEM parts and trained technicians. The WatchDog System is critical for medical applications, and the VA's decision to pursue a sole source contract underscores the importance of specialized maintenance services to ensure operational integrity. Interested parties must submit their capability documentation to Carmen Hanczyk, the Contracting Officer, via email by February 5, 2025, with the anticipated contract award date set for March 1, 2025.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

811210

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PSC Code

J065

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

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

36C24925Q0127.docx

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for preventative maintenance of the WatchDog System manufactured by Avidity. Avidity, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is the exclusive provider able to maintain and repair this system, utilizing OEM parts and trained technicians. This notice is issued under FAR 13.106-1(b), emphasizing a single-source procurement approach due to Avidity's proprietary status. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities within seven days of this announcement, which is not a solicitation for competitive bids. The response deadline is set for February 5, 2025, with the anticipated contract award date being March 1, 2025. All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit documentation supporting their capability to meet the contract requirements. Responses must be sent to the designated contracting officer via email. Overall, this notice signifies the VA's focused procurement strategy for specialized maintenance services within a regulated framework.