6640--LYNX Model 410LX Cage and Rack Washer, Model 536LXi Tunnel Washer, and Model 710LX Bedding Dispenser System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia VA Healthcare System, Research Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Lynx Product Group, LLC to provide the LYNX Model 410LX Cage and Rack Washer, Model 536LXi Tunnel Washer, and Model 710LX Bedding Dispenser System, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This equipment will be utilized in the course of ongoing research projects at the Columbia VA. The Columbia VA Research Service line currently owns LYNX Cage and Rack Washer and LYNX Tunnel Washer and requires replacement equipment for existing LYNX models that have exceeded life expectancy. In addition, to several functional advantages, the Lynx Cage and Rack Washer has the required footprint to fit into the available space for this equipment and is a direct replacement of the existing LYNX Model 410LX. The requested LYNX Tunnel Washer is a replacement for an older LYNX Model Tunnel Washer and compatible with the existing Lynx system. In order to maintain research integrity as well as utilize existing equipment and contracts to the fullest extent, Lynx equipment must be utilized. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source who can provide an equivalent product with the features described above, and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Friday, September 9, 2022, 3:00 PM, EDT. Interest/capability statements which specifically detail how your product meets the requirement may be sent to Shannon Hukriede at shannon.hukriede@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.