J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | BASE PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS | VISN 5 MEDICAL CENTERS Parata Pill Packager Service Contract B+4 (VA-26-00021557) NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE FIVE (5)

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for Parata Pill Packager Service Contract B+4. The contract will provide full-service maintenance and repair for five Parata ATP 2 pill packaging units and three unit-dose verification systems across the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5 medical centers. The contractor must provide all necessary resources to accomplish the deliverables described in the statement of work. The contract will include a base year and four option years. • The contractor must provide preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance according to the manufacturer's recommendations/procedures. • The contractor must provide all parts and materials to complete the maintenance. • The contractor must provide their own tools to complete the maintenance. • The contractor must respond to trouble phone calls within 4 hours of initial customer call. • The contractor must maintain an uptime guarantee of 98% or better.