J065--Patient Lifts, Chairs, and Whirlpool Tubs Maintenance and Repairs Topeka VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Arjo, Inc.

Arjo, Inc will provide annual preventive maintenance inspection on patient mobile lifts, powered shower chairs, and whirlpool tubs to ensure equipment will meet and comply with original equipment manufacturer certification specifications. The lifts, chairs, and tubs are Arjo products and accessories and only Arjo can provide certified technicians to repair their equipment. A redacted J and A is attached for review.

The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Colmery-O Neil VA Medical Center, SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66622.

The NAICS code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 Million, and PSC J065.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement No Later Than 02/22/2023 at 11:00 am Central Time. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

Response shall be submitted via email referencing the Special Notice - 36C25523Q0192 in the subject line to ronald.castle@va.gov. If after 02/22/2023, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Arjo, Inc.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Point of Contact:

Ron Castle

ronald.castle@va.gov

Network Contracting Office 15

3450 South. 4th Street

Leavenworth, KS 66048.