# iStat Point-of-Care Device Repair

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26324p1026

- Solicitation number: 36C26324P1026
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Abbott Laboratories Inc.
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J065 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
- County: Hennepin County (FIPS 27053). https://abierto.us/counties/hennepin-county-mn-27053
- City: Minneapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/minneapolis-mn-2743000
- First posted: July 25, 2024
- Last posted: July 25, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/309f9c3650e5446491806146579657da/view

## Description

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 Abbott Laboratories Inc. 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, as the OEM for the equipment being repaired, they are the only vendor authorized to affect repairs to their iStat Point-of-Care devices. No other vendor can provide this service.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is J065. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Elsevier Inc. is the only company that provides their proprietary services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to mark.chase1@va.gov@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Abbott Laboratories Inc. (UEI L3AXXYLB3V56)
- Contract: 36C26324P1026, purchase order
- Obligated: $60,216.50
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C26324P1026 was reused as the contract number; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26324P1026_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 25, 2024: Special notice, due August 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 309f9c3650e5446491806146579657da. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/309f9c3650e5446491806146579657da/view

## Points of contact

- Mark Chase (Contractor), Contract Specialist, mark.chase1@va.gov, (210) 706-8139

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