J065--BD Carefusion Support | Base 4 OY's Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25026Q0183Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c71b390dade46a78005c93d7c28de77/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Carefusion for an Alaris Software Service Agreement. This procurement is aimed at supporting the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2. The Alaris Software Service Agreement is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of medical equipment used in veteran healthcare services. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations by December 24th at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Christopher Council, Contracting Officer, via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov; however, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice.

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    Christopher T. CouncilContracting Officer
    (216) 447-8300
    Christopher.Council@va.gov
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    The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, Cincinnati OH, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Carefusion for an Alaris Software Service Agreement. This acquisition, for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2. This notice satisfies the FAR 5.201(b)(1) publication requirement and is not a request for quotes. Contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations, which will be considered, but no costs incurred by responses will be reimbursed. Responses are due by December 24th at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Christopher Council, Contracting Officer.
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