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Network Contracting Office NCO2 20 Madison Avenue Extension

Albany, NY 12203

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Contracting Officer Lindsay Goldsmith lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov

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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of VA Western NY Healthcare System, Buffalo VA Medical Center intend to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to a verified service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB). This action is in compliance with FAR Part 13 and authorized by the Veterans Affairs Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) 819.7008, Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

The objective of this action is to procure Lumenis items as detailed below. In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available and therefore limits this requirement to a brand name only procurement.

Lumenis’ Smart Selecta Trio Laser System and Smart LIO have been identified as the only system available as a three-in-one with an observer side scope, the guaranteed ability to hit an exact target spot, wide table for accommodating wheelchairs and/or large patients, and an acceptable patient safety minded process for changing lasers.

This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; Melling Medical was identified as the only Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) authorized by Lumenis and interested in fulfilling this requirement. Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer’s intended distribution channels.

VAAR 819.7008 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business shall be used as a supplemental authority for this action.

This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on March 13, 2023. Responses to be submitted to Lindsay Goldsmith, Contracting Officer at lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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