J065--Endosoft Endovault Maintenance Intent to sole source Utech Products Inc. Columbus OH VAACC

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office 10 located in Cincinnati, OH, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price contract with Utech Products, Inc. The contract pertains to Endosoft Endovault maintenance services for the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center located at 420 North James Street in Columbus, OH. The VA plans to award the contract to Utech Products, Inc., headquartered in Schenectady, NY, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.2. The government believes that Utech Products is the only contractor capable of successfully meeting the maintenance requirement for this specific medical equipment.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit a capabilities statement or quotation demonstrating why competition would be advantageous to the government. The response deadline is Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and must be submitted via email to Michael Groneman, the designated Contracting Officer. While the VA is open to receiving alternate proposals, it strongly asserts that Utech Products is the preferred and most suitable vendor for this contract. The procurement falls under NAICS category 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J065 (Maintenance/Repair of Medical Equipment). Importantly, no formal solicitation package will be made available, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in preparing responses to this notice. Contractors must provide clear and convincing evidence to challenge the VA's current sole-source intention.