J065--Avidity Science / Edstrom Watchdog Service PM Research Services - Ann Arbor VA Medical Center

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, Network 10 Contracting Office intends to negotiate a sole source contract for preventive maintenance service for Edstrom Watchdog System Preventive Maintenance under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following services listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 811219. The vendor will be Avidity Science, LLC 819 Bakke AVE, Waterford, WI 53185.

Description of services:

SERVICE: Service contract to provide preventive maintenance for Government owned Edstrom Watchdog System equipment purchased from Avidity Science, LLC.

A firm fixed price contract with four (4) option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 2:00 PM EST on 10/17/2022. No telephonic inquiries shall be accepted. All responses must be e-mailed to the contracting officer.