J065--Medtronic ENT Intent to Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0033Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/673e7687b3ae4aa88d508797f8b648d2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Medtronic USA Inc. for an ENT Service Agreement at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. This procurement is based on the belief that Medtronic possesses the unique capabilities necessary to fulfill the requirements for medical equipment maintenance and repair services. The contract is crucial for ensuring the continued operation of essential medical equipment, thereby supporting the VA's mission to provide high-quality healthcare to veterans. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements by October 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, directed to Contract Specialist Sara Wood at sara.wood1@va.gov; however, the government will not cover any costs related to responses, and no solicitation package is available.

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    Sara WoodContract Specialist
    sara.wood1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Medtronic USA Inc. for an ENT Service Agreement at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The intended award is based on the belief that Medtronic possesses the unique capabilities necessary to fulfill this contract. This notice serves to comply with federal regulations stating that proposed contract actions must be publicly announced. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested contractors can submit capabilities statements that may be considered by the agency. Responses are due by October 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, directed to Contract Specialist Sara Wood via email. The document reiterates that the government will not cover any costs related to responses to this notice and emphasizes that there is no solicitation package available. Overall, the intent is to streamline the contracting process for specific services deemed urgent and necessary for the VA's mission.
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