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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Special Notice Rev. March 2010 N Intent to Sole Source / Final Installation of Audubon Machinery (brand) Veterinary Cart Washers (follow on contract) Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System New Orleans, LA 70119 70112 36C25619Q0424 N 333999 Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1515 Poydras Street STE 1100 New Orleans LA 70112 Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 ATTN: C. Robert Oravetz 1515 Poydras Street., STE 1100 New Orleans, LA 70112 christopher.oravetz@va.gov christopher.oravetz@va.gov Notice Type: Special Notice

Synopsis: The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS), (New Orleans VA Medical Center) intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to Audubon Machinery Corporation, (DUNS 926368408), 84 Wurlitzer Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120-3042 for the following services: Final installation of Audubon Machinery Corporation (brand) veterinary cart washers for the Dixie Research Building located at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (New Orleans VA Medical Center), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 and 2). Technical Training. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The performance period of this contract will be for a base year (not to exceed) twelve (12) months however it is expected that services will be completed in less than twelve (12) months. The total estimated cost of this acquisition is $7,690.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333999 with a size standard of 500 employees. (There is no dollar size standard for this NAICS). The expected award date for this contract is on or about April 1st, 2019.

Scope of Required Services: Final installation services include (but are not limited to) the following: Labor, material, equipment and supplies necessary to make all final connections/set up so the carts become operational (for use in the facility). Needed services also include technical training for facility managers and clinical engineers on the proper use/maintenance of equipment once final installation is complete and the equipment is operational.

The procurement is a follow-on action which will be used for the purchase of the following services: 1). Final installation of Audubon Machinery Corporation (brand) veterinary cart washers for the Dixie Research Building located at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (New Orleans VA Medical Center), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. and 2). Technical Training. Audubon Machinery Corporation (brand) (Veterinary) Cart Washers were purchased for use by the Research Department and were obtained from Audubon Machinery Corporation, the manufacturer. While preliminary installation has already been completed, it was later discovered that onsite assistance and technical expertise was needed to complete/facilitate the final installation/setup of the equipment. Technical training for facility managers and clinical staff is also needed and was not included during the initial purchase of the equipment. The incumbent contractor, Audubon Machinery Corporation (manufacturer) can best execute these additional services because they were involved in the previous actions/processes that were associated with the initial procurement. For the proposed follow-on action Audubon Machinery Corporation possesses a unique familiarity with the facility, its personnel, the additional services required, and the streamlined processes that are necessary to successfully execute the services/deliverables which are needed. Audubon Machinery Corporation is also in the best position to provide the needed technical guidance, assistance, and training that is required for the following reasons: 1). They are the manufacturers of the equipment and know best how their equipment should be installed, set up, operated, and maintained (i.e. Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)). When compared to the incumbent contractor, non-incumbent contractors cannot offer the same skill set, knowledge, familiarity, and cohesion for this specific, follow-on action. The utilization of alternate, non-incumbent contractors (in any socioeconomic category) would introduce a “learning curve” into this acquisition which could be disadvantageous to the facility (i.e. delays, increased lead time, and/or additional acquisition costs).

This notice is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), proposals, or quotations and no solicitation will be issued. The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice however contractors who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm’s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered.

Any responses to this notice shall be received no later than 14 calendar days from the posting of this notice and shall be submitted via e-mail only to C. Robert Oravetz, Contract Specialist, christopher.oravetz@va.gov. Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and phone calls will not be returned. All responses received will be evaluated. However, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement (based on the 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 responses. 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. Responses to this notice shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. Determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government if it is determined that it is in their best interest to do so.

Contracting Office Address:

1515 Poydras Street Suite 1100 New Orleans, LA 70112 United States Place of Performance:

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) New Orleans VA Medical Center Facilities Management Service (FMS) 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States

Point of Contact:

C. Robert Oravetz Contract Specialist christopher.oravetz@va.gov