Medtronic StealthStation Maintenance
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 15, intends to award a sole source contract to Medtronic, Inc. for the maintenance of StealthStation and NIM Vital equipment at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. This procurement is necessary for service repair and hardware upgrades, as the equipment is proprietary and can only be serviced by the original equipment manufacturer, Medtronic, to avoid warranty voidance and additional costs. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 million, and is not open for competitive quotes. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by March 19, 2025, to Betty Flores at veronica.flores@va.gov, as no solicitation will be available for competitive bidding.

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    The document outlines a justification for a single-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for maintenance services of specialized equipment from Medtronic, Inc. Specifically, the procurement involves preventative maintenance for the StealthStation ENT and NIM Vital equipment used at the Columbia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The justification highlights the proprietary nature of the equipment, which necessitates OEM-certified service, limiting eligible contractors to Medtronic only. Engaging any unauthorized vendor would void warranties and impose potential costs on the facility. The document indicates that market research was likely not conducted due to the unique characteristics of the service required. This procurement process follows federal regulations regarding acquisitions that exceed the micro-purchase threshold but do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
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