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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Special Notice Rev. March 2010 J Intent to Sole Source PM of Volcano Intravasular Ultrasound 29403-5799 36C24719Q0141 N 811219 Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799 David W. Parente Contracting Officer david.parente@va.gov david.parente@va.gov The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 located in Charleston, SC intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced contract to the Philips Volcano Corporation located in San Diego, CA. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR Part 13 procedures. A Single Source Justification has been prepared.

The contract will be for a Base + 4 Options Year contract for Preventative Maintenance on two Philips Volcano IV Ultrasound Systems in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 Procedures. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a Small Business Size Standard of $20.5 Million.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than December 3, 2018 at 4:30 PM (EST). Forward responses by e-mail to Contracting Officer, David Parente at david.parente@va.gov. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you’re using electronic means.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source for Philips Volcano IV Ultrasound Systems # 36C24719Q0141 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Officer, David W. Parente by email at david.parente@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.

See attached document: SOW - Philips Volcano IVUS.