J065--Intent to Sole Source Xenex Robots at Altoona and Wilmington VA Medical Centers

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for Xenex germ zapping robot equipment maintenance, inspection, and repair services for the Xenex robots at the following medical centers:

Altoona VA Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Rd.

Altoona, PA 16602

Wilmington VA Medical Center

1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Wilmington, DE 19805

The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price contract with a base year and four (4) year options with Xenex Disinfection Services, Inc., 1074 Arion Cir, Ste 116, San Antonio, TX 78216-3085 UEI DH6HDJRM1K27. This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures and in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Xenex Disinfection Services, Inc. is the only known authorized servicing agent for Xenex roborts at the locations provided above.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $34 Million. The PSC code is J065, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors who can meet this requirement (draft SOW is attached), should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 2/3/2023 by 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services.

All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer. E-mail: kelley.vandecoevering@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.