J065--Notice of Intent to Sole-Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole-Source a contract for service agreement related to TCGRX ATP2 Pharmacy Pouch Packaging Equipment. The notice is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC J065 for Medical Equipment Maintenance. The VA intends to negotiate directly with The Chudy Group, LLC, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 6.302-1 authority. The government asserts that only the proposed candidate possesses the necessary capabilities to successfully meet their specific equipment requirements. This sole-source procurement is targeted at obtaining a specialized service agreement for pharmacy packaging equipment.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole-source determination must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement by 2:00 PM EST on February 14, 2025, via email to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov. While the VA's primary intent is to negotiate exclusively with The Chudy Group, LLC, they are technically open to considering alternative sources that can provide compelling evidence of capability. The notice explicitly states that no solicitation package is currently available and that the government will not compensate firms for submitted information. Potential respondents must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The VA retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive sourcing based on any responses received. Importantly, this notice is not a formal solicitation or request for offers, but rather an opportunity for qualified vendors to demonstrate their potential to meet the specified equipment service requirements.