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This is a Special Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source contract for preventive maintenance and repair services for ALCON Centurion Vision System equipment. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to award a service contract to ALCON VISION, INC., the equipment manufacturer, under FAR part 12.102(a) authority. The contract will consist of a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The NAICS code is 811210 (Automotive and Other Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 million size standard, and the PSC code is J065.

The contractor must provide preventive maintenance and repairs for the ALCON Centurion Vision System and related components in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, a factory-certified field service technician from ALCON VISION, INC. is required to access, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate the unit per manufacturer specifications. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals but rather a notification of sole source intent. Interested parties may submit responses showing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received by 1:00 pm EST on August 31, 2026, via email to Gene Wollet, Contract Specialist, at gene.wollet@va.gov.