J065--Biosense Carto ASA for Cath/EP Lab
ID: 36C24625Q0181Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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/27e7e33ba1304599994f061737ab6b37/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Biosense Webster Inc. for the maintenance and repair of the CARTO® 3 System at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This procurement includes providing parts, labor, and travel for both corrective and preventative maintenance, as well as software upgrades and hardware refreshes for the CARTO® 3 System. The importance of this contract lies in ensuring the reliability and functionality of critical medical equipment used in patient care, with a contract period estimated from November 30, 2024, to November 29, 2025. Interested parties must express their interest and capabilities to the Contract Specialist, Ricardo McIntosh, via email by 12:00 PM EST on November 14, 2024, as no formal solicitation will be issued.

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    Ricardo McIntoshContract Specialist
    (757) 722-9961
    Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure maintenance and repair services for the CARTO® 3 System through a sole source contract with Biosense Webster Inc. This procurement involves servicing the equipment at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, including new software upgrades and labor for corrective and preventative maintenance. The contract period is estimated from November 30, 2024, to November 29, 2025. The VA emphasizes the requirement for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, asserting that gray market items will not be accepted. Vendors must verify their authorized status through documentation from the OEM to ensure compliance with warranty and service conditions. Interested parties can express their interest to the contracting officer by the specified deadline, but no formal solicitation will be issued. The government's discretion determines whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on received interest. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in medical equipment service contracts while safeguarding against inadequate or unauthorized products.
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