6515--intent to compete among OEM-authorized distributors SDVOSB set-aside nutrace

INTENT TO COMPETE AMONG OEM-AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

THIS IS NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPETE AMONGST NUTRACE-AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS FOR NuTrace Brand NuTrace NUX-20NG 2D Laser Marker (Next Generation) for VAMC Togus: This is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored.

Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO1) New England publishes this Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to solicit solely between NuTrace, OEM-Authorized distributors. This is not a solicitation.

NCO 1 intends to solicit to NuTrace-authorized distributors under the streamlined and simplified procedures of FAR 12.6 and VAAR 813.003-70(c)/38 US 8127(d), as an SDVOSB set-aside, affording competition to the maximum extent practicable. NuTrace has stated that they are the Sole Manufacturer of the NUX-20NG 2D Laser Marker; distribution and service is proprietary to NuTrace and its Authorized Distributors.

The applicable NAICS code is 339113 with an 800 employees size standard. The PSC is 6515. The solicitation will be issued to NuTrace - authorized distributors on or about 7/5/23.

Since the brand name NuTrace NUX-20NG 2D Laser Marker (Next Generation) is exclusively available from the OEM s authorized distributors, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities Sam.gov. This procurement is subject to the prohibitions contained in VA Acquisition Regulation 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit items.

Copies of the solicitation will not be available for mailing. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of the contract. Registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. Questions concerning this procurement may be directed to the Contracting Specialist Manases.Cabrera@va.gov.

Capable/authorized parties may identify their interests and authorization to respond to this requirement by July 7th, 2023, at 4:30PM (EDT).