J065--Base Year | PM SVC BIOMERIEUX LAB ANALYZERS WD Exempt
ID: 36C26225Q0457Type: Special Notice
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/7ad1780131fd44e9ae5ddb16bdaa0f64/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract for preventive maintenance and repair services for VITEK LAB ANALYZERS to BIOMERIEUX, INC. This firm-fixed-price contract aims to upgrade the current server at the San Diego VA Medical Center, ensuring the continued functionality and reliability of critical medical equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, and is governed by FAR regulations allowing for single-source contracts under specific conditions. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capability statements and past performance experiences by 12:00 PM on December 19, 2024, to the primary contact, Charity Cazee, at charity.cazee@va.gov or by phone at 520-792-1450.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charity CazeeContract Specialist
    (520) 792-1450
    charity.cazee@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0457.docx
    The document outlines a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a sole source contract for PM&R services related to VITEK LAB ANALYZERS. The intention is to award a firm-fixed-price contract to BIOMERIEUX, INC. for upgrading the current server utilized at the San Diego VA Medical Center. The contract falls under FAR regulations, specifically FAR 6.302-2, permitting contracts from a single source under certain conditions. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and past performance experiences by 12:00 PM on December 19, 2024. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 811210, which relates to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive quotes, but the government welcomes capability submissions to ensure the potential for competitive procurement is assessed.
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