Intent to Sole Source

Example of notice:
Solicitation Number:
36C26319Q0223
Notice Type:
Special Notice
Synopsis:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 23), Iowa City VA Health Care System, intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., 259 Prospect Plains RD, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. will provide full maintenance services of Bracco Diagnostics INC Rubidium (RB-82) delivery system (radiopharmaceutical generators), used for myocardial perfusion imaging to the Iowa City, VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6W, Iowa City, IA 52246. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT Friday, December 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C26319Q0223
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. Notice of Intent. If after December 28, 2018, no acceptable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of VA shall negotiate solely with Bracco Diagnostics.
NAICS Code 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external consumption in dose forms, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Nichelle Morris who can be reached at Nichelle.Morris@va.gov..