J065--528-23-1-8803-0065 | 36C242-23-AP-0289 Covidien ILLUMISITE system Lung navigator PM service contract (VA-24-00000150) Last Updated: 12/05/2022 IGCE: 14700 Base + 4 Option 73, 500

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

FAR 8.405-6

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Covidien Sales LLC. under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), "Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized."

The proposed procurement is for full-service contract covers for maintenance, repairs, parts, software upgrade and technical support on government owned ILLUMISITE System Lung Navigator System at the Stratton VA Medical Center at 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. This equipment is currently in use at these facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541519 Other Computer Related Services.

This equipment is currently in use at these facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government will consider responses and comments received by 2:00 PM (14:00) Eastern Standard Time on March 6, 2023. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to megan.ross3@va.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.