CTX Excelsior AS Scientific Tissue Processor Service
ID: 36C25725Q0407Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a596f0f51bfe40d89bb235d662f14c51/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for a service contract related to the CTX Excelsior AS Scientific Tissue Processor, located at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Austin, Texas. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive service agreement that includes all parts and labor for preventative maintenance and repair of the ThermoFisher Excelsior AS Tissue Processor, which is critical for histological research. This contract will cover full-service maintenance, unlimited emergency repairs, and technical support, ensuring the continuous operation of essential research equipment for VA-funded projects. Interested vendors should respond by March 14, 2025, providing their business size, and can contact Shannon Robinson at shannon.robinson3@va.gov or Tommy Haire at Tommy.haire@va.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Robinson
    (210) 875-7473
    shannon.robinson3@va.gov
    Tommy Haire
    Tommy.haire@va.gov
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    Statement of Work_Excelsior Tissue Processor.pdf
    The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a service contract for its ThermoFisher Excelsior AS Tissue Processor, essential for histological research. The scope of work includes a comprehensive service agreement that covers all parts and labor for preventative maintenance and repair. Key elements include full-service maintenance with unlimited emergency repairs, one preventative maintenance visit per OEM specifications, and technical support. Service technicians will be expected to provide on-site support within 48 hours and follow strict reporting procedures for scheduled visits. All replacement parts must meet OEM specifications and become the contractor's property once replaced. The performance period of the contract spans five years, starting from August 1, 2025, to July 30, 2030, with no reimbursement for travel expenses. This contract emphasizes maintaining critical research equipment to ensure continuous operation in VA-funded projects.
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