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VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

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Contracting Specialist Rudy A. Cortinez.

rudy.cortinez@va.gov

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract, and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, located at 5 Folly Road Charleston SC 29401 is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Delivery Order under FAR Part 8, specifically FAR Part 8.405-6 (a) (1) (B), Only One Available Source. This notice satisfies the posting requirements at FAR Part 5.101.

The intended Contractor is Hill-Rom 1069 State Route 46 East Batesville, IN 47006.Place of Performance is the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29401.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System requires the renewal of the Hill-Rom Envella Air Fluidized Therapy Hospital Bed. These beds provide patients with complex wounds needed elevated care. The Envella Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Bed is the most advanced wound care surface to date. The Envella bed can help patients heal more quickly and comfortably. The pressure redistribution surface pushes air through millions of tiny beads, creating a fluid-like environment that feels similar to floating on water. This action boosts immersion and envelopment, minimizes shear and pressure, and helps control the skin’s microclimate The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 532283. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 6515. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $41 Million.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to rudy.cortinez@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, 36C247-25-AP-0007. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit a capabilities statement no later than 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 06 September 2024 to Rudy A. Cortinez, rudy.cortinez@va.gov. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.

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