J065--Biomerieux Microbial Identification System Service and Maintenance
Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24922Q0058
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice was published by the Department of Veterans Affairs to announce its intent to award a sole-source contract. The notice regards microbial identification system service and maintenance for Vitek 60 and Vitek Mass Spec instruments at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System VA Medical Center.
The purpose of the Special Notice is to provide maintenance services for the specified medical equipment through a sole-source award to Biomerieux, Inc. due to their proprietary authorization. Contractors have 10 days to submit a response demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that another contractor could perform the work without voiding the warranty. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811219 and the size standard for eligibility is average annual receipts of $22 million. The base period of performance is one year with four option years, and services include preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, modifications and updates, and 24/7 telephone support.
Notice text
Description: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AÂ SOLE SOURCEÂ
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, intends to issue a Firm Fixed Priced contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, on or about January 1, 2022 to Biomerieux, Inc. The period of performance will be for 1 year after issuance of the notice to proceed with 4 option years.Â
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The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System VA Medical Center (TVHS VAMC) has a requirement for a service contract on the Vitek 60 & Vitek Mass Spec instruments.Â
Service to include but is not limited to:Â
Preventative MaintenanceÂ
Corrective (emergency) MaintenanceÂ
Modifications and UpdatesÂ
24/7 Telephone Support Â
NCO 9 intends to non-competitively award this requirement to Biomerieux, Inc since Biomerieux, Inc  has proprietary authorization to perform maintenance on Vitek 60 & Vitek Mass Spec instruments.Â
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 As a result, any contractor other than Biomerieux, Inc that would be allowed to work on, maintain, and/or tamper with the current system in any capacity would void the warranty of the Vitek 60 & Vitek Mass Spec instruments. Voidability of said warranty cannot be permitted.Â
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 with the size standard of $22 million. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit an offer and technical
capabilities/narrative that proves by clear and convincing evidence that the current warranty provided by Biomerieux, Inc, for the Vitek 60 & Vitek Mass Spec instruments, will not be voided by having a contractor other than Biomerieux, Inc conduct the above referenced maintenance. If said offer and technical capabilities/narrative is received within 10 calendar days of publication of this notice, the narrative will be considered by NCO 9. All responses must be submitted to the Government point of contact at the email address shown below. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Â
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Contracting Office Address:Â
Department of Veterans AffairsÂ
Network Contracting Office 9Â
1639 Medical Center Parkway, 400Â
Murfreesboro, TN 37129Â
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Government Point of Contact:Â Â
Bradley S. MartinÂ
Contract SpecialistÂ
Bradley.Martin5@va.govÂ
Telephone: (615)-225-5637Â
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24922Q0058.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J065--Biomerieux Microbial Identification System Service and Maintenance | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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