Intent to Sole Source Bloom2.pdf

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source purchase order with Small Business Fischer Medical dba Bearf LLC.

under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Soliciting from a Single Source, as no other supplies will satisfy the Agency’s requirement. A copy of the approved Justification and Approval is attached to this notice.

The proposed procurement is for the purchase of Brand Name Only Fischer Medical Bloom2 for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The Bloom2 stimulator is a fundamental component of nearly all electrophysiology (EP) procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac rhythm disorders. The release of the digital version of the Bloom gives electrophysiologists and EP staff members a modern user interface, eliminates tedious dropdown menus and retains the tactile feel of the original Bloom.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

334510 and the size standard is 1250 employees.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the marketplace for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to justin.erdley@va.gov. Responses Due by

12:00 PM (EST) on May 28, 2021. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.