Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25725Q0470Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/410da7f9931842b4b4166e6a7b178ab9/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source service contract to BioMérieux, Inc. for the maintenance of Vitek 2 and Myla PC equipment at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. This contract will cover one base year from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with four optional renewal years, and requires specialized repair services that can only be provided by certified technicians from BioMérieux to ensure warranty compliance and service quality. The equipment is critical for VA-funded research, necessitating on-site service, 24/7 telephone support, and annual preventive maintenance, with all repair costs covered during designated hours. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to the designated VA contacts, Romya Turner and Tommy Haire, by April 9, 2025, to demonstrate their ability to provide similar services, although the government reserves the right not to seek competitive proposals.

Point(s) of Contact
Romya Turner
(469) 558-5579
romya.turner@va.gov
Tommy Haire
Tommy.haire@va.gov
Files
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Notice of Intent.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announces its intention to award a sole source service contract to BioMérieux, Inc. for maintenance of the Vitek 2 and Myla PC equipment at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. This contract will span one base year (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026) plus four optional renewal years. The equipment is essential for VA-funded research and requires specialized repair services that can only be offered by certified technicians from BioMérieux, ensuring warranty compliance and service quality. The contract specifies on-site service, 24/7 telephone support, annual preventive maintenance, and coverage for all repair costs during designated hours. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to provide similar services, although the government reserves the right not to seek competitive proposals. The document indicates that market research identifies BioMérieux as the only source capable of meeting the government’s requirements, emphasizing the uniqueness of the equipment and necessary services. Submissions must be directed to the specified VA point of contact by April 9, 2025, to be considered.
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