6515--Intent to Sole Source BIO SCIENCE WEBSTER CARTO 3 SYSTEM

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 8, 1201 NW 16th St. Miami, FL 33125, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Biosense Webster, Inc, 31 Technology Dr., Irvine, CA 92618, Unique Identity ID: LU6KBGZ1A362 to procure CARTO 3 System for the Miami VA Medical Center, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2).

The Purchase Order will be for Biosense Webster, Inc to provide CARTO 3 System that is an advanced imaging technology that utilizes electromagnetic technology to create real-time three-dimensional (3D) maps of a patient s cardiac structures for cardiology procedures for the Miami VA Medical Center.

NAICS code: 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard 1,000 Employees)

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 no later than July 26, 2023 @ 3:00 PM, EST.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 08 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source to Biosense Webster, LLC to provide Carto 3 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Jose Delgado by email at jose.delgado3@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.