J065--FY25: Canon Radiographic Equipment Maintenance and Repair
ID: 36C24825Q0072Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a751d61a61a44a9c98dc2528d86c1c43/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8), intends to issue a single-source procurement for maintenance and repair services of Canon radiographic diagnostic imaging medical equipment. The contract will be awarded exclusively to Canon Medical Systems USA Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and authorized service representative, due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of essential medical imaging equipment used in veteran healthcare services. Interested parties may challenge the sole source designation by providing compelling evidence of their capabilities, with responses due by October 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM AST. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Aurea Gonzalez at Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov or by phone at 787-641-7582 Ext. 34954.

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    Aurea GonzalezContract Specialist
    787-641-7582 Ext. 34954
    Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) plans to issue a single-source procurement for maintenance and repair services of Canon radiographic diagnostic imaging medical equipment. This procurement aims to contract exclusively with Canon Medical Systems USA Inc., designated as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and authorized service representative in the area, due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The contract will cover a base year plus four optional one-year periods and falls under NAICS code 811210. Interested parties may challenge the sole source designation by providing compelling evidence of their capabilities, although the decision on whether to proceed competitively lies solely with the Government. Responses are due by October 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM AST. Notably, no solicitation package will be issued, and entities seeking to contest this action will not be reimbursed for associated costs. This notice clarifies that the proposed contract is not open for competitive bids at this time.
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