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41--Discovery DSC 25 Refrigerated Cooling System

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36C24E20Q0033Federal

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The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East intends to engage in sole source negotiations with TA Instruments - Waters LLC for the purchase of a specialized equipment package to be used by the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville. The package includes the Discovery DSC 25, Discovery Refrigerated Cooling System (RCS40), Tzero Press and Die Sets Kit, RCS Gas Dryer, a DSL Router with 4-Port Switch, Thermal Installation and Training, and the Discovery TGA 55. This equipment is critical for conducting a VA-funded study focused on assessing fracture risk among individuals with diabetes. The procurement notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, but invites interested and capable vendors to express interest by a specified deadline, after which the contracting officer will decide whether to proceed competitively or continue with sole source negotiations. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24E20Q0033, falls under the NAICS code 333415, indicating manufacturing of instruments and related equipment. The contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, with Ms. Millicent Covert as the point of contact. The procurement underscores the importance of the equipment package for the healthcare system’s research capabilities and provides specific item numbers and quantities for the precise components to be acquired. Interested parties were instructed to respond by December 20, 2019, via email only, ensuring a clear channel for communication prior to final contract award decisions.

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Sole source negotiation for specialized equipment to support VA-funded fracture risk study in Nashville.

NAICS

333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Ms. Millicent Covert

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Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with TA Instruments - Waters LLC, 159 Lukens Dr., New Castle, DE, 19720, to purchase equipment package (Discovery DSC 25, Discovery Refrigerated Cooling System - RCS40, Tzero Press and Die Sets Kit, RCS Gas Dryer, DSL Router with 4-Port Switch, Thermal Installation & Training, Discovery TGA 55) for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System - Nashville. The equipment is imperative in assessing fracture risk among those with diabetes their VA-funded study. The following equipment will be purchased: ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 Discovery DSC 25 STOCK NUMBER: 973700.903 1.00 EA 0002 Discovery Refrigerated Cooling System - RCS40 (120VAC/60Hz) STOCK NUMBER: 972507.901 1.00 EA 0003 Tzero Press and Die Sets Kit STOCK NUMBER: 901600.901 1.00 EA 0004 RCS Gas Dryer STOCK NUMBER: 200266.001 1.00 EA 0005 DSL Router with 4-Port Switch STOCK NUMBER: 251471.002 1.00 EA 0006 Thermal Installation & Training Fee STOCK NUMBER: 999800.528 1.00 EA 0007 Discovery TGA 55 STOCK NUMBER: 956450.901 1.00 EA This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment or equipment that is compatible must notify this Contracting Specialist at contact@example.gov NLT Friday, December 20, 2019 by 11:59 AM EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.

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