J065--667-24-1-515-0022, Full maintenance support for Alcon Centurion Vision Systems

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

In accordance with FAR 13.501(a), Network Contracting Office 16 hereby provides notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to ALCON Vision, LLC., located at 6201 S. FREEWAY, Fort Worth TX 76134. The basis for a sole source award is the (OEM) Original equipment manufacturer and authorized provider to maintain the system.

ALCON Constellation Vision Systems are considered critical surgical equipment at the Overton Brooks VA MC, Shreveport, LA 71102. Therefore, it is required that this equipment be maintained by only trained and certified personnel at all times to ensure the continued functionality, operation, and reliability of the equipment in the facility. As the current maintenance contract is expiring, a new service agreement is needed for maintenance services on the equipment.

The purpose of this requirement is to initiate a new service agreement/contract for the ALCON Constellation Vision Systems that are currently being used in the facility. The proposed service agreement/contract would cover all necessary scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services that are required on the equipment for the following time period: Base year of twelve (12) months and four (4) option years that are 12 (twelve) months in length (for each option year).

The equipment that is to be maintained is listed in Table 1: (Equipment to be maintained). Contractor shall furnish all parts and labor to support and maintain the equipment in good working condition during the performance period of the contract (i.e. base year and subsequent option years-if exercised/funded by the government). Unless necessary, required, or authorized required services shall be performed during normal business hours. (Normal business hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday with all federal holidays excluded). All materials and services provided shall be in accordance with the OEM specifications and guidelines. During scheduled service intervals, all parts including batteries and accessories shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

Table 1 (Equipment to be maintained)

Centurion Vision System

MX# 1298444

MFR: Alcon Labs

Model: Centurion

S/N: 1701637401X

Centurion Vision System

MX# 1298448

MFR: Alcon Labs

Model: Centurion

S/N: 1701617201X

The anticipated statutory authority for limiting competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(2); only one source is capable of providing supplies required at the level of quality required because the supplies are unique or highly specialized. The NAICS code is 811210 with a size standard of $34 M.

This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation nor is it a request for competitive quotes. However, any capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any prospective vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Capability statements shall be submitted by email to James Rasco at james.rasco@va.gov and are due no later than October 11, 2023 at 15:00PM CT. Phone calls will not be accepted.