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J065--Intent to Sole Source Preventive Maintenance and Repairs Vitek MS and MYLA

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36C24822Q0962Federal

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The Network Contracting Office 8 plans to award a sole source contract to BioMerieux, Inc. for the maintenance, repair, and software updates of the BioMerieux Vitek MS and MYLA instruments. This action is justified under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as BioMerieux is the only source capable of meeting the agency's requirements due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the necessity for certified service personnel. The contract encompasses scheduled preventative maintenance, all labor, travel, parts, and unlimited on-demand service visits, including 24/7 telephone support and remote diagnostics via modem access. Only BioMerieux’s certified Field Service Engineers possess the necessary training and qualifications to perform this work without voiding the equipment warranties. The contract will have a base period followed by four option years and is classified under NAICS code 811219. Although this notice is not a solicitation and no competitive quotes will be requested, interested parties may submit capability statements by the specified deadline for informational purposes only. All responses must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Victoria Robles, by 3:00 pm EST on May 17, 2022. The government will not reimburse any costs related to the preparation of these responses. This notice serves as the sole public announcement of the government’s intent to award this contract without competition.

General Info

Sole source contract to BioMerieux for maintenance, repair, and updates of specialized Vitek instruments.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Intent to Sole Source: Preventive Maintenance and Repairs Vitek MS and MYLA (36C24822Q0962)

3 pages · presolicitation

Low

Single Source Justification - BioMerieux Vitek MS and MYLA Systems

2 pages · justification-and-authorization

Low

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PostedMay 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Contacts

Victoria RoblesContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Page 2 of 2 Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) intends to make a sole source award to BioMerieux, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source, as no other supplies will satisfy the Agency s requirement. A copy of the approved Justification and Approval is attached to this notice. The proposed procurement is to provide scheduled maintenance, repairs, and software updates for the Biomerieux Vitek MS and MYLA. Services will include recommended preventative maintenance, all labor, travel, expenses, and all parts for an unlimited number of on-demand service visits and telephone support calls around the clock. The contract includes remote tele diagnostics features for troubleshooting instrumentation with modem access and requires specialized training. Only the manufacturer s Field Service Engineers are certified and qualified to service BioMerieux instrments. Any use of unauthorized service from third parties can void all equipment warranties. The period of performance will be for one base period plus four option years. The NAICS code is 811219. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued. However, interested sources may submit a capability statement to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 3:00pm EST on May 17, 2022. Responses will only be accepted via email to Victoria.robles@va.gov using the following title in the email s subject line: 36C24822Q0962 BioMeriux PM and Repair Services. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.

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