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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Special Notice J070 FY21: Pyxis Med Station Software Maintenance Intent to Sole Source 33637 36C24820Q1543 N 811219 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637 Contracting Officer Chad L. Raterman chad.raterman@va.gov 813-631-2815 https://www.va.gov VA Website Chad.Raterman@va.gov Contracting Officer Notice of Intent

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 08 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to BD CareFusion. for proprietary full-service maintenance to include all parts and labor for preventive maintenance and repairs to Pyxis medstation and supply station units. Pyxis HTME support services, is required from BD CareFusion in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, because Pyxis HTME support services are unique or proprietary to BD CareFusion. Market research revealed that BD CareFusion is the proprietary developer, distributor, and Service provider for the Pyxis HTME support services currently being utilized by VA. Additionally, BD CareFusion is the only manufacturer that can provide the required maintenance support for the Pyxis HTME support services. Pyxis System is used in direct care for diagnosis, studies, and life sustaining treatment of Veteran patients throughout VISN-8. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 and the service code is J070.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that BD CareFusion is the only vendor that can provide the required Pyxis HTME support services support. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Chad.Raterman@va.gov within six (6) calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Chad L. Raterman Contracting Officer