J065--Maintenance, Repairs, and Support for Drager Ventilators and Vaporizers

Solicitation

This is an unrestricted solicitation for Maintenance, Repairs, and Support for Drager Ventilators and Vaporizers. The government intends to procure these services using simplified procedures for commercial products/services and will award to the vendor providing the best value. The agency intends to solicit directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and OEM-authorized service providers.

• Provide Draeger-certified technicians for preventive maintenance, repairs, and support for specific Drager Anesthesia Machines & Anesthesia Vaporizers at the VA Boston Healthcare System (BHS) facilities.

• On-site service is required the next business day when requested and authorized by a VA purchase order.

• Field Service Agents (FSAs) must possess OEM certification and appropriate training/experience.

• Deliverables include a Field Service Report (FSR) detailing services performed, labor, travel, and parts used.

• Service support and contract administration are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, with an 800# Helpline.

• Emergency service is available 24/7 with a two (2) hour call-back response time for non-PM issues and next business day on-site response for emergencies.

• The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value to the government.

• Travel is authorized up to $1,034.00 per contract year.

• This is an unrestricted solicitation; all responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Specific submission instructions are not detailed in this excerpt, but it is implied quotations are expected.

• Unrestricted solicitation; all responsible sources may submit.

• The agency intends to solicit directly from the OEM and OEM-authorized service providers.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and details the scope of work.

• Bidders must adhere to all government laws, rules, and regulations regarding National Security, patient privacy (HIPAA), and information security.

• Background investigation requirements apply to all contractor personnel.

Sources Sought Notice / Market Research

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from industry regarding capabilities to provide Draeger-certified technicians for preventive maintenance, repairs, and support for Anesthesia Machines and Anesthesia Vaporizers at the VA Boston Healthcare System (BHS). This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. It is intended to help the government plan for future procurement.

The anticipated work involves providing Draeger-certified technicians for:

• Onsite preventive maintenance (PM) for specific Draeger anesthesia machines and vaporizers listed in the document.
• Repairs and support for this equipment.
• Use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and kits for PM services.
• Emergency repair services.

Interested firms must submit the following:

• Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and SAM UEI.

• Documentation of performance capability.

• Company's socio-economic status (e.g., large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned).

• For SD/VOSB firms: Proof of registration in SBA Vet Cert.

• VA Medical Centers, Brockton (940 Belmont Street)

• VA Medical Centers, Jamaica Plain (150 South Huntington Avenue)

• VA Medical Centers, West Roxbury (1400 VFW Parkway)

• Field Service Agents (FSAs) must be OEM-certified.

• On-site presence required the next business day when authorized by a VA purchase order.

• FSAs must adhere to VA security, privacy, and federal law requirements.

• Deliverables include a Field Service Report (FSR) detailing services performed, equipment serviced, and labor/parts used.

• Service support hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, with 24/7 emergency service.

• Response time for non-PM issues is a two-hour call back; next business day on-site for emergencies.

• All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management).

• No proposals are being requested or accepted at this time.

• The government will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

• Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research.