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This document is a Presolicitation Notice published by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23. The VA intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. for CPRR test kits under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source. The VA requires additional test kits due to increased patient volume, and Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. is the only manufacturer that can provide the required test kits for the equipment currently used by the VA. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, and the service code is 6640. Interested vendors may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by 10:00 CST on August 9, 2024, which the agency will review to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. However, the government understands that Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the requested equipment.

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT*
Ortho Diagnostic CPRR Test Kits

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
52241
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C26324R0131
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
08-09-2024 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE
99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6640
NAICS CODE*
334516
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Fargo VA Health Care System

2101 Elm Street N.

Fargo ND

POSTAL CODE
58102

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Steve Ashby steve.ashby@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc for CPRR test kits. The VA requires additional units due to increased patient volume, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the test kits are unique to Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. Market research revealed that Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. is the developer and distributor for the test kits currently being sought by VA. Additionally Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. is the only manufacturer that can provide the required test kits for the equipment. The test kits are routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 and the service code is 6640.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the requested equipment. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to steve.ashby@va.gov by 10:00 CST August 09, 2024. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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