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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE

This is not a request for quotes or proposals.

The Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System (VAPHS) has a 4-year requirement to commence on

06/20/2022 for the fulfillment of service and maintenance on the 3D Systems SLS ProX Series 6100/500 System.

Network contracting Office 4, supporting VAPHS, intends to enter sole source negotiations

with 3D Systems Inc.

This publication is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.203(a). This notice will be published at least 15 days before issuance of solicitation, or a proposed contract action the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source.

The authority for award is defined under FAR 13.106-1 Justification for Single Source Awards.

The criteria include:

(1) Such concern is determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance of such

contract opportunity;

(2) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed the simplified

acquisition threshold (as defined in FAR 13.000); and

(3) In the estimation of the contracting officer, the contract award can be made at a fair and

reasonable price that offers best value to the United States.

Further guidance is provided in VA Acquisition Regulations 819.7007 which further states in

part:

(a) The contracting officer s determination whether to make a sole source award is a business

decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer.

The NAICS code is 811219.

Refer any statements and/or inquiries to: Alexander Mostovyk at alexander.mostovyk@va.gov and Michael Burke at michael.burke4@va.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Please note "VAPHS 3D Systems SLS ProX 500 System Service Maintenance Sources Intent to

Sole Source Notice" in the subject line of the email.