Cardioquip m-series Cooler/Heater

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton VA 23667, intends to negotiate a single source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of a CardioQuip m-series Cooler Heater w/Standard line set and accessories for the Richmond VAMC with InvoSurg, Inc., in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source.
This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized, are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an effective date of 4 January 2019 to Invosurg, Inc., 25 Hammond Circle, Sudbury, MA, 01779. DUNS: 009766470.
This is a Brand-Name Only requirement to satisfy the minimum requirements of the Richmond VAMC. The device and accessories will deliver full-size cooler-heater performance in a compact footprint. Featuring a digital touchscreen, precision temperature controls, and modular customization, the MCH-1000(m) delivers the performance the Richmond VAMC patients need with simplicity and maneuverability. Cardioquip LLC (DUNS: 144183733) is the OEM and has identified Invosurg Inc, as their exclusive reseller in the state of Virginia.
This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the contract specialist within three (3) calendar days of this publication by contacting Jerry L Mann via e-mail at jerry.mann@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes 31 December 2018 at 0400PM EDT. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.
***Reference RFQ 36C24619Q0177 in all replies.