H266--Roche Cobas 6800 Maintenance
ID: 36C26225Q0068Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5ae93f2ae03c4d33b19367503c20959d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to establish a service and maintenance contract for the Roche Cobas 6800 system at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The procurement aims to ensure comprehensive support, including unlimited service visits, 24/7 customer support, necessary repair parts, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair response within 24 hours. This service is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical laboratory equipment, which plays a vital role in patient care. Interested parties must submit their company details, size status, federal contract information, pricing, and a capability statement by October 29, 2024, to Ositadima Ndubizu at ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 621511, with a funding threshold of $41.5 million.

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    Ositadima NdubizuContract Specialist Intern
    (562) 766-2252
    ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is posting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for a service and maintenance contract for the Roche Cobas 6800 system at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The announcement is part of market research to gather interest and capability within the business community, specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Contractors must provide a comprehensive service plan, including unlimited service visits, a 24/7 customer support hotline, necessary repair parts, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair response within 24 hours. Qualified staff must be Roche trained and certified. Interested parties are asked to submit their company details, size status, federal contract information, pricing, and a capability statement by October 29, 2024. This notice does not constitute an obligation for the government to award a contract and emphasizes that all potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The NAICS code for this acquisition is 621511.
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