36C25725Q0124.docx

Special Notice Special Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Officer Oneka Robertson Oneka.Robertson@va.gov (301)250-0311

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)

The intended Contractor is Natus Medical Inc., a Large business, headquartered at 6701 Koll Center Parkway, STE 120, Pleasanton CA 94566-8061

The Nuclear Medicine Service at the El Paso Texas Veterans Health Care System (ELPTVHS), El Paso VA Medical Center 5001 N Piedras St., El Paso, Texas 79930 needs the uninterrupted provision of maintenance services for Natus Medical Equipment in accordance with the SOW. We require this continuity for a period of November 20, 2024 to November 19, 2025 with 4 Option Periods.

(See Attachment A - Statement of Work (SOW)).

Natus Medical Inc., is the only contractor that is capable to provide these services, due to the highly specialized services required under this contract, discontinued use would result in substantial duplication of cost to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and will result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements.

This procurement is being conducted using commercial items procedures pursuant to FAR Part 13, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source in the interest of brand name.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 621999 – All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Product/Service Code for this requirement is N065 – Installation of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $20.5 Million.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Oneka Robertson at Oneka.Robertson@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, 36C25725Q0124 – Natus Maintenance Services. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit capability statement which shall be considered by the agency no later than 12:00 PM, Central Time on November 19, 2024 to Oneka Robertson at Oneka.Robertson@va.gov. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.

Attachment A - Statement of Work (SOW)

See attached document: STATEMENT OF WORK NATUS 2.

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