36C24223Q0656 Intent to Sole Source_ Pascal Pascal Synethesis (532).pdf

Special Notice

*= Required Field Special Notice

SUBJECT* Intent to Sole Source -Pascal Synthesis (532) Photocoagulator System (Brand Name Only)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 14227

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24223Q0656

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334510

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tracy Vega tracy.vega@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS tracy.vega@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Point of Contact

DESCRIPTION

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 the Albany 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.

Name of Contractor: L1 Enterprises Inc.

Street Address: 618 W Patrick Street

City, State, Zip: Frederick, Maryland 21701

The objective of this action is to procure Iridex Corporation 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.

MANUFACTURER MODEL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT

Iridex Corporation SA-06454 Pascal Synthesis (532) Photocoagulator System

(PA04)

1 EA

Iridex Corporation ATES-800565 ATES PASCAL Laser Table 1 EA

Iridex Corporation SA-06171 PASCAL LIO for Synthesis 532nm 1 EA

Iridex Corporation EPM-STL PASCAL System End Point Management Software 1 EA

Iridex Corporation PASCAL-

INSTALL

PASCAL Installation & Clinical Training Charge (1 Day)

1 EA

Delivery: Equipment should be delivered to the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center; located at 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

Warranty: The IRIDEX PASCAL laser system shall come with a two (2) year warranty on manufacturer parts and labor.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; L1 Enterprises Inc. has been identified as the sole service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) distributor for IRIDEX Corporation’s Lasers and Accessories for Ophthalmic use products.

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

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 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 9, 2023. Responses to be submitted to Tracy Vega, Contract Specialist at tracy.vega@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.

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.