J065--Sysmex America Service Agreement | New | Start: 9/28/24
ID: 36C25024Q1039Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, 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/4891fdfd8cd94db1a6dc97db4de26fba/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Sysmex America for the servicing of an UN3000 system at the Columbus VAACC in Ohio. This procurement is aimed at ensuring the continued operation and maintenance of critical medical equipment necessary for veteran healthcare services. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25024Q1039, has a response deadline of September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and interested contractors may submit capabilities statements for consideration. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the contracting officer, Christopher T. Council, via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov.

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    Christopher T. CouncilContracting Officer
    (216) 447-8301
    Christopher.Council@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Sysmex America for servicing an UN3000 system. This contract is specifically for VA operations at the Columbus VAACC in Ohio. The solicitation number for this agreement is 36C25024Q1039, with a response deadline set for September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. As this notice satisfies FAR 5.201(b)(1), it indicates the government's intent but does not solicit bids or quotes for the contract. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements for consideration, although the government will not bear any costs incurred during the response process. The contracting officer for this project is Christopher T. Council, who can be reached via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov. This notice is part of the VA’s procurement process, underscoring the commitment to sourcing specialized services to support veteran healthcare operations effectively.
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