6515--Xcite Clinical State - Brand Name Only

Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), intends to negotiate with Restorative Therapies on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to procure the Xcite Clinical Station for the Richmond VAMC.

The Xcite Clinical Station performs functional electrical stimulation that is used for rehabilitation. This equipment is Brand Name Only for standardization at the Richmond VAMC.

This requirement may be subject to the non-manufacturer rule

TO BE DEEMED AS A NONMANUFACTURER (please respond to each of the following statements):

does not exceed 500 employees. ____________

is primary engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied. ___________

takes ownership or possession of the item with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. _____________

will supply the end item of a small manufacturer, processor or producer made in the US, or obtains a waiver of such requirement. ________________

The NAICS code is 339112 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to Restorative Therapies for this requirement. Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation.

Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Nicole.Stewart3@va.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted to Nicole.Stewart3@va.gov no later than 19 Aug 2021 at 12:00 PM EST.