Intent to Sole Source - Hobart
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811412 Appliance Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, issued a Notice of Intent on July 22, 2026, to sole-source a firm-fixed-price contract to HOBART SERVICE for equipment maintenance and repair, citing 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b) on the basis that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The equipment is proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer; no third-party vendor is authorized to install or service it.
The requirement falls under NAICS 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J079 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Cleaning Equipment and Supplies). Interested vendors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation demonstrating they can provide the full capabilities required to meet the Government's requirement. All submissions must be delivered in writing to joseph.bloomer@va.gov within seven calendar days of publication. The agency will review documentation solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis; the decision to compete remains solely within agency discretion.
Notice text
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 under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 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 HOBART SERVICE with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer who provides approved parts and maintenance that are proprietary in nature. No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811412 and the product service code is J079.
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 the equipment HOBART SERVICE provides is proprietary. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to joseph.bloomer@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether 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.
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