J065--Abbott Cardiac Service & Maintenance - IC (VA-25-00008760)
ID: 36C26324Q1208Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, 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/opp/32ec28c158544df0ade5b565ec14a7f4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for the Abbott Cardiac Service & Maintenance to Abbott Laboratories Inc. This procurement is essential for maintaining the proprietary Abbott Cardiac Mapping Equipment currently utilized by the Iowa City VA Health Care System, ensuring that the equipment remains operational and compliant with warranty requirements. The contract is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to Abbott Laboratories Inc. being the sole service provider with proprietary maintenance rights, making it impossible for other vendors to fulfill this requirement without violating these rights. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement to Contract Specialist Evan Beachy at evan.beachy@va.gov, with the subject line indicating their response to the Abbott Cardiac Service & Maintenance notice.

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    Evan BeachyContract Specialist
    (319) 688-3629
    evan.beachy@va.gov
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