J065--Preventative Maintenance for Hydropac AWS 2500 Pouch Machine

This pre‑solicitation notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs’ intent to award a five‑year sole‑source contract to Avidity Science, LLC for preventive‑maintenance services on the Hydropac AWS 2500 pouch machine used by the Veterinary Medical Unit at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. The equipment is proprietary, and only the vendor can supply parts and service, justifying the sole‑source approach. The contract spans a base year with four optional extensions, ensuring continuous support for the critical water‑pouch system that supplies laboratory animals. • Scope: Preventive‑maintenance and repair of the Hydropac AWS 2500 pouch machine (proprietary, patented). • Duration: 5 years (base year + four option years). • Procurement: Sole‑source under RFO 6.103‑1 (Only One Responsible source). • Vendor: Avidity Science, LLC, Waterford, WI. • Agency Contact: Ms. Millicent Covert, contracting officer, VA RPO East.