J065--Preventive Maintenance for the Beckman Coulter Aquios San Diego VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VA VHA VISN 22) has issued a Special Notice regarding preventive maintenance for Beckman Coulter Aquios systems located at the San Diego VA Healthcare System. The notice, posted on December 23, 2024, announces the agency's intent to sole source a contract for maintenance services on two specific Aquios CL systems. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, targeting the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category. The solicitation is specifically for comprehensive maintenance services that include preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and software support for the medical diagnostic equipment.

The VA intends to award the contract directly to Beckman Coulter, the original equipment manufacturer, as they are considered the sole certified service provider for their branded instruments. Contractors interested in demonstrating their capability to compete must submit responses by December 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time to the designated contracting officers, Kevin Ceponis and Joanne Woo. The contract requires on-site preventive maintenance following original equipment manufacturer recommendations, unlimited service calls with next business day response (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM), comprehensive software support and updates, and toll-free technical support. All parts, labor, and travel expenses are to be included in the service agreement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811219 with a size standard of $20.5 million, and the specific solicitation number is 36C26225Q0298, which will be archived 60 days after the response date.