SAM #36C26326Q0744

Sole Source Procurement of Dialysis Patient Recliners by VA Network Contracting Office 23

VA Network Contracting Office 23 is seeking to procure proprietary dialysis patient recliners through a sole source contract. - Sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Claflin Service Company - Claflin Service Company is both the authorized distributor and OEM - Only Claflin Service Company is permitted to install and service the equipment - Equipment: Dialysis Patient Recliners (proprietary) - NAICS code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) - Product Service Code: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies) - Interested vendors may submit capability statements within seven days if they believe they can meet the requirements - Contracting offices involved: - 316 Robert Street N, Suite 506, Saint Paul, MN 55101 - 1303 5th Street, Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241

Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a) 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 6.103-1(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 Claflin Service Company with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the authorized distributor the Original Equipment Manufacturer. 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 339113 and the product service code is 6530.

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 the equipment Claflin Service Company 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 Robert.bennett8@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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