SAM #36C26326R0071

Sole Source Procurement of Arthroscope and Centrifuge for Black Hills HCS by VA NCO 23

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Arthrex Inc for medical equipment at the Black Hills Health Care System. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23 - Location: Black Hills Health Care System - Procurement Type: Sole source, firm-fixed price contract - Equipment: Arthroscope and centrifuge - Both items are proprietary to Arthrex Inc - Only Arthrex is authorized to install or service the equipment - NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) - The government will consider capability statements from other vendors who believe they can meet the requirement - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities are provided in the notice - Commercial opportunity for vendors with equivalent products and authorization to install/service - Emphasis on OEM requirements and proprietary nature of equipment

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 Arthrex Inc 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 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 339112 and the product service code is 6515.

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 Arthrex Inc 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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