J065--ME-Abbott EnSite and Claris annual PM services POP B+2: 03/07/2025-03/06/2028 CS: Alan Perez
ID: 36C26025P0489Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1888b1f617cb4232a7d64124ba693572/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Laboratories for annual preventive maintenance and technical support services for Abbott EnSite and Claris systems at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center. This contract, valued at up to $5 million, is justified under federal regulations due to Abbott's status as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which necessitates specialized services that comply with OEM specifications. The procurement process will not solicit competitive quotes, and communication will be limited to negotiations with Abbott following the close of the notification. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement to demonstrate their qualifications by contacting Alan C. Perez at Alan.Perez@va.gov.

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    Alan C PerezAlan Perez
    Alan.Perez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 20, intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Laboratories for the provision of annual preventive maintenance and technical support services for Abbott EnSite and Claris systems at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center. The contract, expected to be valued up to $5 million, is justified under specific federal regulations to avoid competition due to Abbott's OEM status. Interested vendors must provide a capabilities statement, demonstrating their ability to deliver these specialized services in line with OEM specifications. This notice emphasizes that no competitive quotes will be solicited, and the government will negotiate solely with Abbott following the close of the notification. Communication with the contracting officer is limited, indicating a focused and formalized procurement process as per government contracting standards.
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