DaVinci Intuit Surgical Suite Maintenance

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6 limited source justification. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. for proprietary service maintenance for Da Vinci Si dual console surgical robot, serial number SK1459. VA requires the proprietary services from Intuitive Surgical, Inc, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6- limited source justification, because the software and services are unique or proprietary to Intuitive Surgical, Inc and their authorized dealers. Market research revealed that Intuitive Surgical, Inc is the authorized dealer/service provider for the equipment within the Omaha, NE area. The Da Vinci Si equipment is routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112 and the service code is J065.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Intuitive Surgical, Inc is the only vendor that can provide the requested services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to curt.larose@va.gov by 12 August 2019. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.