36C24823Q1148_1.docx

RFQ #: 36C24823Q1148

PROJECT TITLE: Boston Scientific Angiojet Ultra Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Maintenance SERVICES

IN SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

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Contract Specialist Sallieann Wilson sallieann.wilson@va.gov

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Special Notice

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus four option year contract under the authority of FAR 6.3021 only one responsible source. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24823Q1148.

Submit written quotes in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors outlined in this solicitation. Oral quotes will not be accepted. This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC_ 2023-01 / 12-30-2022. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NACIS) 811310, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a Size Standard of $22.0 Million, applies to this procurement.

The Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS) intends to award a Sole-Source Firm-Fixed Price Base plus 4 (individual) option year contract, for Boston Scientific Angiojet Ultra Embolectomy/Thrombectomy located at the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS).

To be eligible for award quoter must be Verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov) at the time of the close of the RFQ and at the time of award. All quoters must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the close of the RFQ and at the time of award.

1. Quote shall be valid 120 days from the close of this solicitation.

2. No Site Visit Requirement

3. QUESTIONS: All questions and answer requests are due in writing, via email to Contracting Specialist Sallieann Wilson, at Sallieann.Wilson@va.gov, no later than Thursday May 18, 2023, 10:00 AM ET. The Government reserves the right to not answer questions submitted after this time.

4. SUBMISSION: Quote due no later than May 22, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET. Quote accepted in Microsoft Word or .pdf format by email to: Contract Specialist Sallieann Wilson, sallieann.wilson@va.gov.

5. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Health Care System staff to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Sallieann Wilson, the Contracting Specialist.

6. Offers are due on/or before Monday 22, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET. Quotes shall be sent by e‐mail “only” to the Contract Specialist Sallieann Wilson at sallieann.wilson@va.gov. The Government will use comparative analysis to award a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract resulting from this RFQ.

7. Limitations on Subcontracting: Please confirm that you can meet the Limitations on Subcontracting. Explain how your company will be able to comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6

The Limitation on Subcontracting under 13 FR 125.6 and VAAR 852-219-74 apply to this acquisition. 13 CFR 125.6(a)(1) states:

“In the case of a contract for services (except construction)., it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.”

Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus four option year contract under the authority of FAR 6.3021 only one responsible source. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24823Q114.

Boston Scientific

300 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WAY

MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The object of this sole source award to Boston Scientific for the Angiojet Ultra Embolectomy/Thrombectomy at Bruce Cater VAMC Miami.

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: sallieann.wilson@va.gov.

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