SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor Software
- Notice Date
- 2/16/2022 12:19:20 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) Saint Paul MN 55101 USA
- ZIP Code
- 55101
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26322Q0292
- Response Due
- 2/22/2022 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/01/2022
- Point of Contact
- John Maisenbach, Contract Specialist, Phone: 605-336-3230
- E-Mail Address
-
john.maisenbach@va.gov
(john.maisenbach@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source firm fixed price contract to the following contractor in support of repair and preventive maintenance services to support the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor software used at multiple sites within the VISN 23 Health Care System. Welch Allyn, Inc. DUNS: 198227881 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-5300 This is done under authority of FAR 13.5, Sole Source acquisitions services in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition threshold. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Market research revealed that Welch Allyn, Inc. is the proprietary developer and sole service provider for the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor software used at multiple sites within the VISN 23 Health Care System. Additionally, Welch Allyn, Inc. is the creator and Original Equipment Manufacturer of Vital Signs Monitor software and has over the life of this software serviced this software for the VA Health Care System. Welch Allyn, Inc., furthermore, owns the proprietary maintenance rights for this software. Thus, it is impossible for any other company to provide maintenance for this software as Welch Allyn, Inc. has sole rights and does not allow for authorized resellers, authorized dealers, or third-party maintenance vendors to provide such services. Any other entity besides Welch Allyn, Inc. providing this service would result in violation of these proprietary rights and voiding of any equipment warranties, as applicable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 339122 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065 (Maintenance and Repair of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary). While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Welch Allyn, Inc. (dated within the last three months) that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to John Maisenbach, Contracting Specialist, at john.maisenbach@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate Response Welch Allyn Software Maintenance in subject line of e-mail. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government under authorities cited above.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VISN 23 Health Care System
- Record
- SN06244254-F 20220218/220216230113 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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