2305--Bobcat UW56 with attachments

RFQ# 36C24222Q1252

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Existing Bobcat Fleet-Purchase of BOBCAT UW56

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a Firm-Fixed Price sole source purchase order with BOBCAT for the purpose of extending our fleet. This would complete our fleet and would give us the ability to interchange existing BOBCAT parts. Inter-changeable BOBCAT parts are critical to assist down equipment and provide them the ability to be mission capable for the Buffalo VAMC.

The Government intends to negotiate solely with BOBCAT due to per FAR 13.106-1(b), as no other source of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. The Buffalo VA has existing equipment integrated on site and gives the Buffalo VAMC ground keeping staff the continuity of skills to operate BOBCAT equipment. This standard equipment across the Buffalo VAMC gives BOBCAT the unique source to supply the Government s need.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333924 and the size standard is 750 employees.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to Duane.philgence@va.gov and will consider responses received by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on 09/21/2022.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

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