36A77619Q0022 - Audiology Equp.

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This is a notification of an intent to solicit from a single source in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 813.106(a). Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(b), Contracting Officers may use other than competitive procedures to enter into a contract with a verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) for procurements under the simplified acquisition threshold.
The Program Contract Activity Center in Independence, OH intends to solicit a quote from a single source, Veterans Health Care Supply Solutions, for the acquisition of audiology equipment for the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California HealthCare System (VANCHCS) new Chico Outpatient Clinic. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 334510 which has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. See attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Small businesses who have the capability to provide the required items may submit a capability package which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. A business that intends to provide equipment manufactured by others must include in its capability package a letter or other documentation from the original equipment manufacturer(s) (OEM) stating the business is an authorized distributor of the proposed item(s). See attached VA Gray Market Prevention Requirements for additional information.
VA prioritizes awarding contracts to SDVOSBs and VOSBs when possible. The be considered an SDOVSB or VOSB under VA s Veterans First Contracting Program, SDVOSBs and VOSBs must be verified in VA s VIP database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). SDVOSBs/VOSBs not verified as such in VIP are not eligible for consideration under VA s Veterans First Contracting Program.
Capability packages must be received no later than 1PM EST ten (10) business days after the posting of this notice to be considered. Responses must be submitted electronically to Sandra.mruk@va.gov AND Sandra.Johnson3@va.gov.
This notice of intent to solicit from a single source is not a request for quotes. The Government will review capability packages received by the due date and time. Responses received will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of soliciting from a single source. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
See attached document: P09 - SOW - Rev 10-30-2018.
See attached document: VA Gray Market Prevention Requirements
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