J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Corrective & Preventative Maintenance of BioMerieux Vitek Analyzers

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to BioMerieux Inc. for corrective and preventative maintenance services on two, Government-owned Vitek analyzers for the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. The VA requires the corrective and preventative maintenance service for microbial analyzers to ensure the safety of the Veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source is capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required because the software, parts, and services are unique or proprietary to BioMerieux Inc.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that BioMerieux, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the requested corrective and preventative maintenance on the Government-owned Vitek analyzers; however, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to krystal.reiter@va.gov by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on 30 July 2021. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contact Krystal Reiter, Contract Specialist, at krystal.reiter@va.gov for information regarding this announcement.