SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- Intent to Sole Source FOR THE BIOMERIEUX BACT ALERT 3D Martinsburg WV VAMC
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2020 7:31:17 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) LINTHICUM MD 21090 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21090
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24520Q0615
- Archive Date
- 08/22/2020
- Point of Contact
- Randall Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone: 410-642-2411 X 6805
- E-Mail Address
-
Randall.brown@va.gov
(Randall.brown@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Page 3 of 3 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide calibration services & replacement on the annual full-service contract needed for the Biomerieux Bact alert 3d system as described below that will not interrupt the continuum of care. This requirement is defined primarily by existing hardware and software already in use. BACKGROUND Manufacturer: Biomerieux, i.d.# 44864, model# Bact alert, serial# 202cm7498. the plan covers recommended preventive maintenance, all labor, all travel, expenses and all parts for an unlimited number of on-demand service visits and telephone support calls around the clock. This system consists of hardware and proprietary software. SCOPE Plan includes remote Telediagnostics feature for troubleshooting instrumentation with modem access. On site coverage is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week. All test equipment utilized must meet NIST and iso 9001 standards and vendor must show proof upon demand. Technicians must provide proof of proficiency from the manufacturer for training upon request. DELIVERABLES Turn-around time 2 business days. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE TRAVEL N/A CLASSIFICATION/SECURITY N/A GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY None. 10INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES NCO 5 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your: Business name Business type Socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.) Person of contact (including telephone number & email address) GSA Contract number if applicable DUNS number Capability statement Responses must be submitted by 1:00 PM (EDT) 10 July 2020. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to Randall.brown@va.gov. DISCLAIMERS This Notice of Intent to Sole Source does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this RFI. This Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.
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- Record
- SN05749032-F 20200809/200807230137 (samdaily.us)
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