J--MAINTENANCE CONTRACTHOLOGIC RADEXNOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The VAMC Spokane, WA intends to issue a sole source Request For Quote to Hologic Inc., for a maintenance agreement for Hologic RADEX equipment. NAICS:334517. The Government believes that Hologic is the only provider that will satisfy the agency requirements. This is a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 38 U.S.C. 8153 and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes however; any firm that believes it can meet the following requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, VAMC Spokane, WA. 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA., within seven (7) days from the date of publication of this synopsis: Contractor to provide preventative maintenance and repair services, include but not limited to all labor, certified Service Technicians, travel, parts and components, test equipment, maintenance materials, and tools necessary to perform the required service in accordance with the manufacturer's service manuals for the equipment listed herein. 1. Telephone diagnostic and repair support 24 hours/day, 365 days per year. 2. All Labor & Travel coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, exclusive of Hologic holidays. 3. Calls received after normal business hours will be dispatched during the next business day, exclusive of Hologic holidays. 4. Two preventive Maintenance inspections per year done during normal business hours. Normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5. Software updates with installation during normal business hours, are included. Normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6. All replacement parts (including glassware (x-ray tubes) and array detector). 7. Technicians must be certified by Hologic to maintain and repair said equipment. Prices are all inclusive to include but not limited to all labor, certified Service Technicians, travel, parts and components, test equipment, maintenance materials, and tools necessary to perform the required service in accordance with the manufacturer's service manuals. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to the above listed address or via fax to (509) 434-7101. Responses received will be evaluated however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, VA will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Hologic, Inc. RFQ VA260-08-RQ-0325. URL http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=653-07-02 Brian Thomas EMAIL [email protected].