Intent to Sole Source Software Service for Alaris infusion pumps

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems intends to negotiate a sole source sward with CareFusion LLC. They are located at 3750 Torrey View Court San Diego, CA 92130.
CareFusion LLC. shall provide: Alaris-CareFusion Optimization Service on the Alaris CareFusion Pumps, therefore another firm would not be familiar with the proprietary updates and rationale of the design, not be able to accurately address requests for Information, or accurately maintain this equipment, which is critical for proper patient care.
The anticipated period of performance is 09/30/2019 to 09/29/2020, with four, one-year option periods, with service to be provided at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive campus- University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811219. The size standard is $20.5 million.
Interested parties that can meet the capabilities and requirements, may identify their interest and submit capabilities. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements, must submit information about their capabilities no later than 13:00 PM EST, 08/12/2019. All information shall be provided at no cost, or obligation to the Government.
No solicitation will be made available. Information must be sent to the Contract Specialist, robert.neal2@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Department will proceed with the sole source negotiation with CareFusion LLC.
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