6640--Intent to Sole Source: Baker Sterilshield/Chemoshield 500

The contract involves a sole source award to The Baker Company, Inc., based in Sanford, Maine, for the replacement of Baker Sterilshield 500 and Chemoshield 500 Pharmacy Isolators at the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center (Castle Point). This procurement is being conducted under the General Services Administration (GSA) contract GS07F0460Y, indicating a streamlined acquisition process through an established federal contract vehicle. The intent to award was posted on April 11, 2023, under solicitation number 36C24223Q0580, with the contracting authority managed by the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 located in Albany, New York. This contract targets equipment categorized under NAICS code 339113, covering surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The designated contracting officer for this procurement is Janelle Bonafede, who can be contacted for further information. The sole source nature of the contract suggests that Baker Company is the unique or preferred supplier for these specialized sterilization isolators necessary for pharmacy operations at the specified VA medical center. This acquisition ensures continued operational capability and compliance with required standards in handling sterile pharmaceutical products at the facility.