6515--ProBalance 360
ID: 36C25624Q1288Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d4338d86ecc3441e9450b400bb35b3bf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a Sole Source contract to Cell Microsystems for the annual maintenance of the BioFlux Shear Flow System located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to ensure the equipment operates safely and effectively, adhering strictly to the requirements set forth by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This maintenance service is critical for the ongoing functionality of the BioFlux system, which plays a vital role in the medical center's operations. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and demonstrate their ability to meet the government's requirements by September 10, 2024, to Kolbi Barton at kolbi.barton@va.gov, as this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals.

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    Kolbi BartonContract Specialist
    (501) 257-5619
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 intends to award a Sole Source contract to Cell Microsystems for the maintenance of the BioFlux Shear Flow System located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This decision follows market research which indicated that only Cell Microsystems can fulfill the necessary requirements, as dictated by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The contractor is responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance services, including all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, as well as priority support, with a mandate for using new, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Interested parties may express their interest and provide documentation by the deadline of September 10, 2024, but this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals. All submissions must demonstrate that competition can meet the government’s requirements more effectively and include business size, socio-economic status, and evidence of authorization to perform the necessary services. The main purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of the opportunity and encourage them to submit their qualifications for consideration, despite no competitive bid being sought.
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