36C25625Q0126 - NOI to Sole Source.pdf

Special Notice

*= Required Field Special Notice

SUBJECT* Notice of Intent to Sole Source Heidelberg OCT Equipment, Parts and Repair of the Heidelberg Spectralis OCT system

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056‐5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q0126

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 11‐04‐2024 10:00am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 3 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334111

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056‐5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist James W. Craig james.craig1@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL http://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veteran Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS james.craig1@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25625Q0126

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to issue and award a Sole Source single award Firm-Fixed Price type contract, for Heidelberg Engineering equipment, parts, and installation at the Conroe Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 690 South Loop 336 West, Suite 300, Conroe, Texas 77304-3320. It has been determined that through initial Market Research, only 1 (one) responsible source can provide the required Brand Name equipment and services as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.

Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty Computer; HP Z2G9 tower, 64GB Thunderbolt HX1 1/EA TB3 Conversion Kit 1/EA Travel 1/EA Installation/Repair 1/JB

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS AND NO

SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE.

Telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to James W. Craig by 10:00 am (CST), on Monday 11/04/2024. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following:

1.Business Size and Socio-Economic Status: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small

(b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a VIP verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at www.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry.

2. Authorization to Perform: Prospective non-OEM contractors MUST provide an authorization letter from Heidelberg Engineering identifying they are authorized to provide the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/equipment.

The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government by email to: james.craig1@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above.

James W. Craig Contract Specialist