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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

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1. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 Regional Procurement Office West 124 E Hwy 67 Suite 100 Duncanville TX intends t requires the purchase of a single arm boom capable of providing 6 feet 11-inch clearance from the elbow, and 6 feet 8-inch clearance from the accessory mount (in VA North Texas Health Care System case a monitor mount) for Gastrointestinal (GI) operating room four to administer different procedures. This will be a like-for-like replacement of the existing boom. No construction shall be required for this project.

2. The contractor shall provide all items and required services listed below for VA North Texas Health Care System Gastrointestinal department located at 4500 S Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216. All services performed shall be in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Field service engineers and/or technical support specialists must be licensed or contracted with the OEM to work on the equipment. All updates and upgrades must be approved and certified by the OEM. Reference below for the required services:

Equipment/Services:

Service to be Provided:

· Project management

· Coordination with all departments, personnel, and Stryker staff.

· Provide complete schedule.

· Schedule all deliveries.

· On-site supervision.

· Infection control

· Provide ICRA plan.

· Provide and install infection control per the ICRA plan.

· Debris cleaning

· Deinstallation/Installation

· Remove and dispose of current boom arm.

· Install new boom utilizing current structure.

3. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(ii), “Soliciting from a Single Source.” This is a Brand Name Only requirement.

4. 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. Such responses MUST be received no later than Friday November 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. Forward responses by e-mail to tammy.wilson5@va.gov and Francisco.Mendoza@va.gov . Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you’re using electronic means.

5. 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.

6. 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, 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. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirement.

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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