J035--3D PRINTER - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Officer 6 plans to award a sole source contract to Trimech, based in Glen Allen, VA, for preventative maintenance support of the Fortus 3D Printer at the Richmond VA Medical Center. The contract specifically covers a one-year initial maintenance agreement for the Diamond Care Stratasys J750 3D printer. This initiative aims to ensure ongoing production and operational reliability of the system supporting veterans' healthcare. The procurement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, interested and capable sources may express their interest by providing detailed company information by April 16, 2021, after which the contracting officer will decide whether to pursue a competitive process or direct negotiations. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24621Q0553 and categorized under NAICS code 811212, is managed by the VA’s Network Contracting Office 6 located in Hampton, VA. The designated contracting officer, Gordon E. Burns, serves as the point of contact for this procurement. Submission of interest requires full company credentials including tax ID, DUNS, and CAGE codes, and must be submitted via email by the stated deadline; telephone inquiries are not accepted. The government retains sole discretion on whether to continue with a sole source award or initiate competitive negotiations based on the information received from interested parties.