SAM #36C24827P0057

VA Sole-Source CARTO 3 System Service and Maintenance Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source service and maintenance agreement for the CARTO 3 system at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 08 (NCO 8). - Requirement: Firm-fixed-price extended service and maintenance for the proprietary Biosense Webster CARTO 3 system at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. - Contract structure: A base period plus two option years; specific performance dates are not provided. - Sole-source basis: The VA identifies Biosense Webster, Inc. as the OEM and sole authorized service provider, citing proprietary software and the absence of authorized third-party service providers. The notice states an intent to negotiate under FAR 6.302-1; it is not a request for competitive proposals. - Competition information: Interested parties may submit capabilities statements or quotations to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous. The listed contracting officer is David Henry. - Quantities and part numbers: None specified.

Description

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 08, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Biosense Webster, Inc. for A Base + 2 OY Extended Service/Maintenance Agreement for Proprietary Medical Equipment. Biosense Webster, Inc. is the Sole Source Service Provider for the Biosense CARTO 3 System, and purchases of extended warranty agreements for Service/Maintenance. There are no authorized/approved third-party service providers to Service or Maintain Biosense Webster Technologies. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements due to Proprietary Software. This acquisition is for the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL. 33410. The Government intends to award the contract to Biosense Webster, Inc. 31 Technology DR STE 200 Irvine, CA. 92618 SAMS UEI# LU6KBGZ1A362. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), requiring publication of the proposed contract action. Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation which may be considered by the agency for future procurement. The government shall not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice. It is the Government's belief that Biosense Webster, Inc. is the only Contractor that can fulfil the requirement to meet the need of the West Palm Beach VAMC. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses to this notice are due on Friday, November 06, 2026, at 2:00PM (EST) to David Henry, Contracting Officer, via email at David.Henry3@va.gov

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