J039--Intent to Sole Source Service - Crown Equipment Preventive Maintenance Powered Industrial Trucks

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to award in a sole source basis, a contract under the authority of FAR part 13.106-1(b). The associated NAICS code for this service is 811310 with a size standard of $8,000,000 and PSC Code J039. The identified vendor is Lift Trucks & Parts, Inc., as the only Crown representative in Puerto Rico.

The service is for preventive maintenance to Crown Powered Industrial Trucks. A service contract for a base year and four (4) one-year options is anticipated and shall be awarded. Due to the proprietary nature and warranty of the equipment, a factory certified/authorized representative field service technician from Crown is required to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate the units IAW manufacturer specifications.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. It is not a solicitation or request for quote. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses, if any, must be received no later than 4:00 pm EST on Monday, August 9, 2021 to Baryan Sierra, Contract Specialist at baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov.