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Network Contracting Office 17

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 Regional Procurement Office West 124 E Hwy 67 Suite 100 Duncanville TX intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed priced contract with the Fourt Point Technology 14900 Conference Center Dr., Suite 100 Chantilly VA 20151 to provide Pyxis System ES Equipment Rental and Pyxis System ES Equipment Support for six months.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(ii), “Soliciting from a Single Source.” The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Small Business Size 1,000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than July 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. Forward responses by e-mail to Carolina.Ramirez@va.gov and Francisco.Mendoza@va.gov . Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you’re using electronic means.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 17 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs 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. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements for Pyxis System ES Equipment Rental and Pyxis System ES Equipment Support for six months DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued informational purposes pursuant to FAR 5.201. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract.

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