J065-- Bruker Scientific Labscape Galaxy Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, awarded a sole source contract to Bruker Scientific LLC for the Bruker Scientific Labscape Galaxy Service. The total award amount is $233,264.36, covering a period of performance that includes a base year and four option years. The contract is designated under NAICS code 811210 and is managed by the contracting office located in Hampton, Virginia. The scope of work involves providing annual preventative maintenance and repair services for the Bruker Biotyper and MBT Galaxy equipment located at the Durham VAMC in North Carolina. Under the LabScape Complete 48 maintenance plan, the contractor is required to provide one planned maintenance visit per year, which includes a complete instrument inspection, cleaning, and a preventative maintenance kit. Additionally, the agreement mandates high priority remote support with a one-hour callback during business hours and a two-hour callback after hours, as well as an onsite response time of two business days. The contract also covers updates and upgrades for Bruker proprietary Compass and data analysis software and library updates.