J -- SERVICE CONTRACT

Notice Date

September 6, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

ZIP Code

21201

Solicitation Number

512(B)170-02

Response Due

September 21, 2001

Point of Contact

Billy L. Mace, Contract Specialist (410-605-7153)

Description

The VA maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, Maryland intends to contract on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.202, with STERIS for a full service contract on the following STERIS equipment: Washer/Sterilizer Model Reliance 3400; Conveyor Model HRT; and an Ultrasonic Washer Model SC1224CD. This will include all costs for travel, parts, (excluding consumables), and labor. This will include a base year plus four option years. Justification: This unique, essential equipment is required for the safe and timely operation of this Medical Center. Because these items are necessary for daily operation, and because of its complex electro-mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and pneumatic design, and because its repair history has indicated a high incidence of breakdown, it is required that the item be maintained and serviced by the manufacturer. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, contractors who wish to be considered, can submit a request for solicitation package on or before 9/21/01. Should no other vendor identify themselves by COB 9/21/01, the VAMC Baltimore will commence contractual agreement with STERIS.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010910/JSOL016.HTM (W-249 SN50W969)