J065--SOLE SOURCE AWARD NOTICE FOR CARTO3 System Repair NWI VAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a sole source award for the repair of a Carto3 System located at the VA Omaha Medical Center. The contractor will furnish all labor, transportation, remote and on-site support, licensing, software, and materials needed to repair the system. The estimated cost of the repair is $48,723.22. The sole source award is justified because the system's manufacturer, Biosense Webster INC, is the only authorized provider of repair services for the Carto3 System. Key points to consider: • The contractor must be able to repair the Carto3 System, which includes replacing the PIU ACL TX Card and the PIU Backplane Card, and exchanging the entire Patch Unit. • The contractor must be authorized by Biosense Webster INC to perform the repair. • The repair must be completed not later than 2 business days after receipt of the purchase order. • The estimated cost of the repair is $48,723.22.