J065--Intent to Sole Source PM&R Acist Injectors | NCO 4 Services 3
ID: 36C24425Q0476Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, 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/eb4f09e2cc17464f9e68408bff367b3c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance of ACIST Contrast Injectors at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The contract will provide full service and maintenance for the Government-owned ACIST Contrast Injector, ensuring its reliability through preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and software updates, with a focus on compliance with federal regulations and standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining high operational standards for medical equipment, which directly impacts patient health and safety. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Adriane Perretti via email by March 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with the acquisition classified under NAICS code 811210 and a standard size threshold of $34 million.

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    Adriane PerrettiContract Specialist
    Emails only, please
    adriane.perretti@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0476.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance of ACIST Contrast Injectors at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This action falls under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing procurement without competitive quotes. The contract will last for one year with four potential one-year extensions, and Acist Medical Systems, Inc. is the intended contractor based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate qualifications, which should include company information, experience, and supporting evidence of service provision. Submissions must be sent via email before the deadline of March 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 811210, with a standard size threshold of $34 million. This notice serves as a formal presolicitation alert rather than a request for bids, indicating the VA's commitment to efficient procurement processes within the agency’s operational framework.
    P01 - SOW - Acist Contrast Injectors Maintenance.docx
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the full service and maintenance of the ACIST Contrast Injector analyzer at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. It mandates the contractor to ensure the equipment's reliability, which is critical for patient health, through preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and software updates using OEM parts. The contract spans a base year with options, structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement. Key requirements include 24/7 remote support, a 98% uptime guarantee, and compliance with federal regulations and standards such as OSHA and HIPAA. Timely communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and submission of a detailed Vendor Engineering Service Report (ESR) for each service incident is required, maintaining a rigorous documentation standard. Additionally, contractor personnel must meet specific health and safety training requirements and adhere to VA security protocols, including obtaining appropriate credentials and following COVID-19 precautions. Overall, the SOW emphasizes the importance of maintaining high operational standards for medical equipment within the VA system while ensuring staff safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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