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Special Notice Special Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist James Ferro james.ferro@va.gov 615-225-5498

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Intent to Sole Source-Simulab Corporation

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue sole-source firm-fixed priced contract to Simulab Corporation, 13001 48th Ave S, Tukwila, Washington 98168-3303.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and on behalf of the Memphis VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Simulab Corporation located at 13001 48th Ave S, Tukwila, Washington 98168-3303. The rationale basis for the sole source acquisition is that Simulab Corporation (SB) is the only responsible source that can provide the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the AirwayMan and its Accessories with OEM warranty.

The letter from the manufacturer shall state that the contractor is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller 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. The maintenance shall be provided by original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-certified technicians and shall use only OEM-approved replacement parts.

Background. The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2127, has a requirement for AirwayMan and its Accessories with manufacturer’s warranty. Delivery must be FOB destination 30 days after receipt of order.

The contractor will be required to manufacture and deliver.

ITEM INFORMATION

AirwayMan System Item Code#: AM-1001-D

3 EA

CentriLineMan System Item Code#: CLM-50

1 EA

TraumaMan System Item Code#: TM-5132

1 EA

Other important considerations: Cite any other information that is necessary for potential respondents to understand the nature of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition.

Capability statement /information sought: Response to this announcement shall not to exceed 10 pages and should include the following information: (1) A tailored capability statement indicating the firm’s ability to provide a product and related services; (2) The respondents’ DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB, etc,) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code; (3) Information should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotations with the subject line "Special Notice # 36C24923Q0370” by 10:00 a.m. on 07/19/2023 to james.ferro@va.gov. 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.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Government Point of Contact:

James Ferro Contract Specialist james.ferro@va.gov

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