Surgical Table Maintenance - NWI 36C26324P0005 (VA-27-00004588) (Patterson-Elliott)

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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 under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Baxter for maintenance of Trusystem 7000DV surgical table in use by the VA. The required maintenance services are proprietary to Baxter/Hill-ROM in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the equipment, software and services are unique or proprietary to Baxter Inc. Market research revealed that Baxter Inc. is the proprietary developer and distributor for the equipment currently being utilized by VA. Additionally, Baxter is the only manufacturer that can provide the required maintenance support for the equipment. The equipment is routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code i…

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