J065--Millipore Maintenance (VA-26-00063873)

This contract is a sole-source award to EMD Millipore Corp for annual preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts for EMD Millipore Water Systems located in the Hematology Department at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The scope requires unlimited labor, travel, and troubleshooting visits during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all services must be performed exclusively by manufacturer-trained engineers or authorized affiliates. Third-party service providers are prohibited due to warranty restrictions and proprietary system specifications. The contract value is $8,554.60, covering all necessary components and services under a single line item, with no options or extended periods specified. Performance is measured by compliance with EMD Millipore’s manufacturer standards and timely system restoration, with final acceptance vested in the Department of Veterans Affairs at the place of performance. The procurement was justified under FAR 6.103-1 due to EMD Millipore’s exclusive role as the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of authorized support. No set-aside programs were utilized, and no subcontracting or socioeconomic certifications were required or disclosed. Invoicing methods, payment offices, and specific packaging or marking details are not provided. The solicitation required only a capabilities statement submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by May 21, 2026, with no formal proposal volumes, page limits, or competitive evaluation criteria. The award was issued on June 22, 2026, under solicitation number 36C24726Q0544 and award number 36C24726P0640, using NAICS code 334516. The Contracting Officer, Earnest Ellison, is the sole point of contact, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO identified.