J065--Preventative Maintenance Services on the PRM 733 Sterilizer and Chamber Cleaning of Sterilizers.
ID: 36C24625Q0177Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5decc3b4d5484a959f2a89dd320868f9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to award a sole source contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for preventative maintenance services on the PRM 733 Sterilizer and chamber cleaning services at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in North Carolina. The government asserts that Getinge is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole provider of the necessary services and products, emphasizing that utilizing alternative suppliers would lead to unnecessary costs and potential disruptions in patient care. Interested parties that believe they can fulfill the requirements must submit written evidence of their capability by 10:00 AM EDT on November 18, 2024, including company details and manufacturer authorization, to the designated contracting specialist, Patsy Simpson, at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov. This procurement falls under NAICS code 339112, related to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a Product Service Code of J065 for medical equipment maintenance and repair.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patsy SimpsonContracting Specialist
    (757) 315-3940
    Patsy.Simpson@va.gov
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    36C24625Q0177.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, is planning to award a sole source contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for Preventative Maintenance Services on the PRM 733 Sterilizer and related sterilizer cleaning services at Fayetteville VAMC, NC. The government believes Getinge is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider of the necessary services and products, asserting that using alternative suppliers would incur unnecessary costs and disrupt patient care. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive quotes, and any potential suppliers must provide written evidence of their capability by November 18, 2024, to the designated contracting specialist. A complete response should include pertinent company information and manufacturer authorization. The primary NAICS code associated with this acquisition is 339112, concerning surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a Product Service Code of J065 related to medical equipment maintenance and repair. This document serves to inform potential vendors about the government's intent while providing a limited opportunity for competition based on specific requirements.
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