SAM #36C26326P0627

Sole Source Service Plan for Abbott Laboratories EnSite X System

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for a proprietary service plan for the Abbott Laboratories EnSite X system. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 - Procurement Type: Sole source, firm-fixed price contract - Vendor: Abbott Laboratories Inc. - Product/Service: Proprietary service plan, including software and maintenance, for the EnSite X system - Only Abbott Laboratories is authorized to install and service this equipment - No third-party vendors are permitted for these services - NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - PSC: J065 - Commercial Opportunity: Other vendors may submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the requirements, but Abbott Laboratories is the only known source - Emphasis on proprietary nature and OEM authorization for service and maintenance

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 Abbott Laboratories Inc 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 the service plan for the EnSite X system, 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 811210 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 service plan provided by Abbott Laboratories is the sole service plan for the Ensite X system. 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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