Preventative Maintenance Drug Processing
ID: 36C26225Q0822Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, 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/253a21cc614b46ac835744c91c6a22a6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified service providers to conduct Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and intervening service calls for its Government Owned ScriptPro Dispensing System at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards, utilizing OEM-standard parts and adhering to a structured reporting system for service activities and parts replacement. This initiative is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and high service quality within the VA's healthcare delivery systems. Interested vendors must submit documentation of OEM authorization, business size, and past experience by April 28, 2025, to the primary contact, Katharine Robert, at katharine.robert@va.gov or by phone at 520-001-6670.

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    Katharine Robert
    (520) 001-6670
    katharine.robert@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice 36C26225Q0822.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to gauge market capability for preventive maintenance and intervention services for its ScriptPro dispensing systems at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This notice serves as a preparatory step for establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), primarily favoring the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), ScriptPro USA INC, unless other qualified vendors are identified. Interested vendors must provide documentation of OEM authorization, business size, and past experience, with responses due by April 28, 2025. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a contract for services covering preventative maintenance inspections and service calls, enforced through specific operational protocols and documentation requirements. The contractor must utilize OEM-standard parts and adhere to a structured reporting system that details service activities and parts replacement. The contract is set for an initial year with options to renew for three additional years, establishing rigorous standards for operational performance aligned with VA regulations and health standards. Overall, this endeavor reflects the VA's commitment to ensure operational efficiency and high service quality in its healthcare delivery systems.
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