J046--Hemodialysis Reverse Osmosis PM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR part 13.106-1(b). The associated NAICS code for this service is 221310 with a size standard of $36 M and PSC Code J046. The identified vendor is Caribe Water Technology, Inc.

The services that will be procured are the preventive maintenance and repairs of a MAR COR Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System located at the VACHS main facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A service contract for a base year and four (4) one-year option periods is anticipated and shall be awarded. Due to the criticality of this equipment, which supports the VACHS hemodialysis clinic, a field service technician that possesses a MAR COR certification is required to repair and maintain this Water Treatment System, in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. 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 must be received no later than 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST) on January 12, 2023, via email to Wilfredo Perez, Contract Specialist, at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov.