6515--Intent to Sole Source - Automated Endoscope Reprocessor

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole

source, firm fixed price contract to Steris Corporation for a Medivators Endoscope Reprocessing System. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Reno, NV.

VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority.

The solicitation for this action will be posted to sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about August 05, 2022.

Please respond to shelley.self2@va.gov no later than Friday August 12, 2022 at 12:00 pm Pacific time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.

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