J065--Sensitire Aris Service - Thermo Fisher Scientific
ID: 36C25025Q0122Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, 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/11607e5513cd4a2fa3728dd397877966/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the Sensitire Aris Service Agreement, specifically with Remel Inc., under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is essential for maintaining the functionality of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment, ensuring that the VA can continue to provide critical services to veterans. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements or proposals demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements, but this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package will be available. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper by 2 PM EST on November 22, 2024, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing these submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chad KemperContracting Officer
    (937) 268-6511 ext. 4541
    chad.kemper@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice to solicit a sole-source contract for the Sensitire Aris Service Agreement, intending to use Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 6.302-1. The sole-source award is directed to Remel Inc., as they are believed to be the only responsible source meeting the agency’s requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals, but this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. The document emphasizes that all submissions must demonstrate the ability to satisfy the requirement, while also stating that the government will not cover any costs incurred in preparing responses. Potential responses must reach the contracting officer, Chad Kemper, by 2 PM EST on November 22, 2024. This notice highlights the VA's commitment to a streamlined procurement process while ensuring that only capable sources are considered for essential services.
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