J065--BAYER - INJECTORS BASE PLUS 2 OPTION
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 7, intends to award a sole-source contract to Bayer HealthCare LLC for comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services on Government-owned Bayer MEDRAD injector systems located at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. The contract requires all labor, travel, calibration, proprietary software and cybersecurity updates, technical support, component replacements, and repairs as specified in the Statement of Work, with services contingent on access to Bayer’s proprietary tools and authorized training, which are exclusively available to Bayer-certified personnel. The anticipated performance period includes a base year from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through September 30, 2029. The sole-source determination is based on market research confirming that only Bayer-authorized service providers can perform the necessary maintenance due to proprietary software restrictions, specialized calibration protocols, and licensed technical access required for the MEDRAD injector systems. This contract is not a solicitation, but a notice of intent allowing interested parties to submit documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and authorization requirements; submissions must include proof of manufacturer certification and access to proprietary systems. All responses must be sent electronically to Jessica Cummings, Contracting Officer, no later than August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The Government retains full discretion to proceed with a sole-source award or initiate a competitive process based on the responses received.
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Sole Source Rationale Market research indicates the required services include manufacturer proprietary software updates, calibration, and maintenance procedures that require Bayer proprietary software and manufacturer-authorized service engineers. Documentation provided by Bayer states that the required software and maintenance tools are available only to Bayer-authorized, trained, and licensed personnel. Accordingly, the Government believes Bayer HealthCare LLC is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency s minimum requirements. Responses This notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government s requirement by submitting sufficient documentation demonstrating their ability to perform the required services, including authorization to perform proprietary software updates and manufacturer-certified maintenance for the identified Bayer MEDRAD injector systems. Responses must be submitted electronically to: Jessica N. Cummings Contracting Officer Email: Jessica.Cummings@va.gov
Responses shall be received no later than the date and time identified in this notice. All capability statements received by the closing date will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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