J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FY22: Alcon Vision PM & Repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, 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 811219 with a size standard of $22.M and PSC Code J065.The identified vendor is Alcon Vision LLC as equipment manufacturer authorize representative.

Provide service and supplies contract to include labor, equipment and materials for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the Alcon, Constellation Vision System. A service contract for a base year and four (4) one-year options is anticipated and shall be awarded. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, a factory certified field service technician from Alcon Vision LLC is required to access, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate the unit IAW manufacturer specifications.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive 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 1:00 pm EST on August 18, 2022. Via email to Elder Vazquez-Melendez, Contract Specialist at elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov