6515--EQUIPMENT- ALBANY-Radiation Laser System (VA-25-00060774)
ID: 36C24225Q0505Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e3b28b10dfc4243b60a5fb949263c14/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a contract for the purchase of a replacement LAP laser application system for the Albany VA Medical Center in New York. This procurement aims to secure a firm fixed price contract with LAP of America Laser Applications, Inc., the only authorized supplier for these specialized medical lasers, as per FAR 13 and 41 USC 253(c)(1) due to the lack of competitive alternatives. The LAP laser application system is critical for medical procedures requiring precise laser technology, underscoring its importance in the healthcare services provided to veterans. Interested vendors must submit a one-page capability statement to the Contract Specialist, Lorraine Hussain, via email by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 8, 2025, to express their interest and capability in fulfilling this requirement.

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    Lorraine HussainContract Specialist
    Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to sole source a contract for a replacement LAP laser application system at the Albany VA Medical Center in New York. The contract will be awarded to LAP of America Laser Applications, Inc., the only authorized supplier for these lasers. This decision is in line with FAR 13 and is justified under 41 USC 253(c)(1) due to the absence of competitive alternatives that fulfill the agency's requirements. The solicitation number for this purchase is 36C24225Q0505, and no solicitation package will be issued. Interested vendors are invited to express their capabilities and interest by submitting a one-page capability statement to the VA by April 8, 2025. Responses must be sent via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Lorraine Hussain. While expressions of interest are accepted, merely responding does not qualify a vendor as a source. The government's discretion will determine if a competitive procurement process will occur based on received responses. This notice indicates the VA's procurement process for specialized medical equipment under federal regulations.
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