SAM #36C26326P0379

Sole Source Procurement for Proprietary Equipment and Services from PROAIM AMERICAS LLC

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC for proprietary equipment and related services. - Sole source, firm-fixed price contract to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC - Procurement includes proprietary equipment, parts, software, and maintenance services - Only PROAIM AMERICAS LLC, as the OEM, is authorized to provide, install, or service the equipment - No third-party vendors are authorized due to proprietary restrictions - NAICS code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) - Product Service Code: J065 - Interested vendors may submit capability statements, but only the OEM is currently considered capable - Place of performance is in Minnesota (ZIP 55417) - Contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23

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 PROAIM AMERICAS LLC 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 this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer who provides approved parts, software and maintenance that are proprietary in nature.  No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541519 and the product 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 the equipment PROAIM AMERICAS LLC provides is proprietary. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to joseph.bloomer@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether 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.

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