J -- MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 3M SARNS HEART LUNG MACHINES

Notice Date

September 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

ZIP Code

90822

Solicitation Number

RFQ 600-124-01

Response Due

October 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Kathy Allen, Phone 562-961-8041; FAX 562-961-8067.

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (kathy.allen3@med.va.gov)

Description

VA VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to negotiate a COMMERCIAL ITEM (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Terumo Cardiovascular Systems under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain Full Service Maintenance for the 3M Sarns Heart Lung Machine Systems. Minimum requirements are: 1) Comprehensive Service Agreement and Two (2) Preventive Maintenance Inspections Per Year; Intervening Events Coverage; Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Inspections to Include Complete System Check Out; Tests to Assure Equipment is Functioning According to Factory Acceptable Standards; Replacement of Worn Parts, Lubricate/Clean/Calibrate/Align and Certify Accuracy and Precision of Equipment; and Parts/Labor Coverage for Repairs made during PMI visits. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed-price contract for base year, with options for four (4) years beyond base year for Maintenance of the 3M Sarns Heart Lung Machines Systems. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, October 7, 2001, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (562) 961-8067.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011001/JSOL017.HTM (W-270 SN50Z044)