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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Nicole Stewart Nicole.Stewart3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Richmond VAMC

1201 Broad Rock Blvd

Richmond VA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), intends to negotiate with Impac Systems Engineering, LLC on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, for the POSTPRO DP PRO De-Powdering Solution, (Item #400200) and Installation/Training for the Richmond VAMC.

POSTPRO DP PRO is the solution for cleaning or shot blasting parts hour after hour, eliminating time and cost-consuming interventions. It is ergonomically designed and equipped with features to increase cleaning millions of parts. Suitable for all commonly used materials and geometries, and additionally can be used for shot blasting. Delivering parts ready for use or for other post-processing steps. This equipment is Brand Name Only for standardization at the Richmond VAMC.

This requirement may be subject to the non-manufacturer rule TO BE DEEMED AS A NONMANUFACTURER (please respond to each of the following statements):

(1) does not exceed 500 employees. ____________

(2) is primary engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied. ___________

(3) takes ownership or possession of the item with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. _____________

(4) will supply the end item of a small manufacturer, processor or producer made in the US, or obtains a waiver of such requirement. ________________

The NAICS code is 333249 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to Impac Systems Engineering for this requirement. Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation.

Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Nicole.Stewart3@va.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted to Nicole.Stewart3@va.gov no later than 20 July 2021 at 3:00 pm EST.

Basic/Skilled Labor

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

as of 4/2/2021

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. Contract Title. Post-Processing of Assistive Technology 3D Printed Products using Automated Industrial Depowdering System for removing excess powder and finishing high quantity of products rapidly and efficiently

3. Background/Dates of Service (Period of Performance). The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center is requesting an automated industrial depowdering system and supplies. Initial implementation would commence on April 1, 2022.

4. Scope.

The Contractor shall provide equipment, tools, materials, installation, training, and repair (12 months) necessary for McGuire VA staff to operate an automated depowdering system capable of finishing up to 20kg of parts at a time.

5. Specific Tasks.

1. The Vendor will provide the following supplies:

· PostProDP PRO depowdering system

· PostProDP PRO full option package with eWon module, blast gun-support, blast pressure adjustment, HEPA filter

2. The Vendor will provide the following equipment to provide services.

· Vendor will provide on-site training and installation for approx. three staff members on the entire printer system

· Vendor will provide 1 year of warranty on any material and construction defects

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6. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. CO - Contracting Officer B. COR - Contracting Officer's Representative C. RICHMOND VAMC – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, located in Richmond, VA D. QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Sources Sought Notice