Corrective Action Reported for Compliance Notice of Intent to Sole Source Base plus 3OY concerning 36C25923C0110 Biomed Anesthesia Maintenance & Care
ID: 36C25925Q0396Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/810bd3764e5741c5bb027dd0a18ce9cd/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole source contract for anesthesia maintenance services to DRAEGER INC., the original manufacturer of the equipment. This contract will cover a base year from August 21, 2023, to August 20, 2024, with three additional option years extending through August 20, 2027, and is crucial for maintaining specific anesthesia units and vaporizers that require proprietary parts only available from DRAEGER. Interested parties may express their capabilities by April 25, 2025, although the government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on the responses received. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Natasha Holland at natasha.holland@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5357.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natasha Holland
    (303) 712-5357
    natasha.holland@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25925Q0396.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for anesthesia maintenance services to DRAEGER INC., the original manufacturer of the equipment. The contract encompasses a base year from August 21, 2023, to August 20, 2024, and includes three option years, extending through August 20, 2027. The services are essential for the upkeep of specific anesthesia units and vaporizers, requiring proprietary parts only available from DRAEGER. The NAICS code associated is 811210, with a business size standard of $34 million. Interested parties may respond to express capabilities by April 25, 2025, but the government retains discretion to not compete based on the responses received. This document is primarily intended to formally announce the intent to proceed with the sole source procurement, not to solicit competitive bids.
    P03 JOFOC_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines the procedures for using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) when soliciting from a single source under federal regulations, specifically as indicated in VHAPM Part 813.106. It includes an attachment for single-source justification, which is essential for cases where it is deemed appropriate to procure from only one vendor. The document indicates the need for proper authorization by the relevant branch chief and division chief, with their respective signatures required to validate the justification. These procedures are significant within the context of federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs), grants, and contracts, ensuring adherence to federal procurement regulations while facilitating efficient purchasing processes for government projects. The aim is to maintain transparency and fairness in government procurement while allowing for expedient sourcing when single-source procurement is justified.
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