J065--Copy of Hemodialysis equipment PM/Repairs, Ann Arbor 506-22-2-1527-0025 (VA-22-00010196)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, through Network Contracting Office 10 based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, intends to award a sole-source contract to Fresenius USA, Inc. under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to unique capabilities possessed by this vendor. The contract covers a service maintenance agreement for 2008T Hemodialysis machines and is anticipated to be firm fixed price with four option years. This action is justified under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) as only one responsible source is available, corresponding to the NAICS code 334510. This notice is not a solicitation, nor a request for competitive proposals, but any response must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that opening competition would be beneficial to the government. Responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on December 27, 2021. The contract, identified as 36C25022Q0183 and referred to as J065 for Hemodialysis equipment preventive maintenance and repairs at Ann Arbor, is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Ann Arbor. The point of contact for the procurement is Contract Specialist Chad Kemper. The purpose of this sole-source acquisition is to ensure continuous and specialized maintenance support for critical medical equipment at the VA healthcare facilities, emphasizing the government’s reliance on a single provider with the required expertise and capability.