6515-- 36C25525Q0352 | pneumatic tube system upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901 FAR Part 13.106-1 (b) (2); Soliciting from a Single Source because they are unique services available from only one source Translogic (Swisslog Healthcare) 11325 Main ST Broomfield, Colorado 80020-2855, United States. Translogic (Swisslog Healthcare) will supply existing pneumatic tube system upgrading the Control Center to hospital issued Virtual Machine server, hardware shall be replaced with new PCB ITS and SD Cards and Version 8 software loaded. All parts, labor, and travel shall be included. This contract also provides updated system drawings to include floorplans and a mechanical riser diagram.

This contract will be used to upgrade the pneumatic tube system used for transfer of medication and lab specimens within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (HSTMVH). Overlooking the importance of upgrading the pneumatic tube system can put the facility at risk for system downtime, delayed medication deliveries, slowed diagnoses from laboratory tests, distracted nursing staff and potential complete system failure.

The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The NAICS code for these items is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT May 15, 2025, at 16:30 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE RESPONSE:

1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e. small/large), and UEI Number.

2) Statement of Capability that demonstrates ability of providing the item in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and past performance in providing this type of service.

Include examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information.

This notice is to assist the NCO 15 in determining SOURCES ONLY. This announcement is not a request for proposals or quotations. The Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information in response to this announcement.

When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C25525Q0352 Notice of Intent. If after May 15, 2025, if no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Translogic (Swisslog Healthcare).

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes.

There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The point of contact for this action is Contracting Officer, Laura Ferguson who can be reached at: Laura.Ferguson@va.gov .