J045--**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE** to Spirax Sarco, Inc. for Spirax Sarco International (SSI) EasiHeat Packaged Heat Exchanger Systems and Wireless Steam Trap Monitoring System Repairs and Ongoing PM at DC VA Medical Center

**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE** This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source 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 an open market sole source award for Preventive Maintenance and Repairs on Spirax Sarco International (SSI) EasiHeat Packaged Heat Exchanger Systems and Wireless Steam Trap Monitoring System (WSTM) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC VA Medical Center located at 50 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20422.

The proposed award is to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Spirax Sarco, Inc. ueiSAM: CMTLME2MH6F4, of 1150 Northpoint Blvd, Blythewood, SC 29016 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b); Soliciting from a single source. Only the OEM is capable of providing the required service, per the Sole Source Letter received from SSI. SSI shall provide the necessary parts and repairs on the equipment. The term of service shall be 11/1/2022 to 10/31/2027 (Base + 4 Years). Specific services to be provided include: Contractor will provide the necessary manpower and supervision to properly execute the repairs and ongoing maintenance on the Spirax Sarco International (SSI), EasiHeat heat exchanger packages; HXVD-30-95P-SS-H246 (Ref. ES09-1373), HXVD-30-315P-SS-H26 (Ref: ES10-1201), DHW HXVD-30-25P-SS-H-246 (SN:998681), as well as the currently in place Wireless Steam Trap Monitoring System (WSTM) previously installed by SSI at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Washington, DC 20422. REF: ATTACHMENT A.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance). Product Service Code (PSC) is J045 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment). Small business size standard is $11.0 million.

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, which shall be considered by the agency, by emailing such statement and supporting documentation by NLT 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), 10/26/2022 to Darren G. Morris, Contract Specialist, at darren.morris@va.gov . Please reference the announcement number (36C24523Q0077) in the subject line of the e-mail. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not 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 under authorities cited above.

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