6515--NIM vital EER 206543

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement

Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21, Department Of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). This is for NIM Vital 4.0 Nerve Monitoring System Console Brand Name or Equal with Supplies and Installation and Training.

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions.

The associated NAICS code for this is 339112. The proposed vendor is Medtronic USA, Inc., Ear, Nose and Throat 6743 Southpoint Drive N, Jacksonville, FL 32216.

This requirement below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

Description of Equipment or Supplies:

NIM Vital 4.0 Nerve Monitoring System Console with Supplies, Installation and Training.

Description is as follows:

1 NIM4CM01, CONSOLE NIM4CM01 NIM 4.0

1 1897821, POWER CORD 1897821 6 METER IEC320 115V

1 NIM4CPB1, PATIENT INTERFACE NIM4CPB1 NIM 4.0

1 NIM4CPB2, CONN CABLE NIM4CPB2 PAT INTFC NIM 4.0

1 NIM4CAM1, INTFC ADAPTOR NIM4CAM1 MUTE PROBE

1 NIM4CC01, CART NIM4CC01 NIM 4.0

1 8225825X, PROBE 8225825X 3PK INCREMT STD PRASS TIP

A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet the minimum needs of this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM PST, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Point of contact is Alison Weinstein, email alison.weinstein@va.gov. and Jose Hernandez, email jose.hernandez1@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.