J065--Intent to Sole Source Sterilizer Contract

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, hereby provides notice of its intent to sole-source award to Advanced Sterilization Products, 33 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE IRVINE, CA 92618-2346 a firm-fixed-price base plus 2 option years contract. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i). A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be prepared. The period of performance shall be 10/01/2024 09/30/2027.

The contract will provide maintenance and services for Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) systems, including STERRAD® Systems, EVOTECH® Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessors, Area Disinfection Systems, and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors. ASP is the OEM of these Government-owned equipment located at the Memphis VAMC at 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, 38104. Only OEM parts are permitted for all preventive maintenance and necessary repairs to the sterilizer equipment. IAW the manufacturer warranty, "All work must be performed by a contractor with OEM service training on the products for which they will perform service,' the contractor must be an OEM-authorized maintenance contractor for the covered equipment/systems. This ensures that OEM services are provided and maintained according to the OEM terms and conditions.' Consequently, only personnel trained and certified by the OEM are authorized to work on the equipment. Failure to meet this requirement jeopardizes equipment functionality and, by extension, patient safety. ASP has provided a proprietary letter for these services.

NAICS code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (SBA Size Standard $34 Million).

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than September 12th, 2024 at 10:00AM, Central Time (CT).

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely at the government's discretion. Information received will typically be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Sterilizer maintenance and service" in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist James Moore by email at james.moore20@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.

Point of Contact: James Moore, Contracting Specialist e-mail: james.moore20@va.gov.