SAM #a3a6af404efb48ba8eb81655a000a50a

Intent to Sole Source Maintenance Services for Hobart Equipment by Department of Veterans Affairs

This notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, announces the intent to award a sole source contract for maintenance and repair services of Hobart equipment. - Sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Hobart Service (OEM) - Services cover maintenance and repair of Hobart equipment - Only Hobart Service is authorized to provide proprietary parts and maintenance - No third-party vendors permitted for installation or service - NAICS code: 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance) - Product Service Code: J079 - Interested vendors may submit capability statements if they believe they can meet requirements - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Emphasis on proprietary nature of Hobart's equipment and services

Commercial Opportunity - Sole source contract limits competition to Hobart Service - Potential for interested vendors to submit capability statements, but proprietary restrictions apply

Requirements - Maintenance and repair must use OEM-approved parts and proprietary service methods - Only Hobart Service is authorized for these services

Period of Performance - Not specified in the notice

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 HOBART SERVICE 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 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 811412 and the product service code is J079.

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 HOBART SERVICE 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.

View original listing