J065--Rad Source Equipment Maintenance Service - NWI Period of Performance: 12-01-2021 to 11-30-2022 + 2

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 contract (base and 2 option years, for period or performance of 12-1-2021 to 11-30-2024) to the following contractor for Rad Source Technologies Blood Irradiation Maintenance at VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha VA Medical Center (VAMC), 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105-1850:

RAD SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

4907 GOLDEN PARKWAY SUITE 400

BUFORD, GA 30518-5856

DUNS: 047783811

This is done under authority of FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901.

This is not a request for competitive quotes.

Market research revealed that Rad Source Technologies, Inc. has proprietary rights over its own equipment and is the only authorized vendor for servicing its own equipment.

Rad Source Technologies, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting this requirement and has proprietary rights to maintaining its own equipment. Rad Source Technologies, Inc. does not have authorized resellers, dealers, or distributors to maintain its proprietary equipment. Furthermore, service by a third party would invalidate any warranties or service agreements Rad Source Technologies, Inc. proprietary equipment.

The equipment and computer software are a highly specialized system that is proprietary Rad Source Technologies, Inc. and only factory authorized representatives have access to the software and updates to maintain this equipment. This equipment is approved for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for medical use and must be maintained with original equipment manufacturer parts by qualified service personnel, which can solely be provided by Rad Source Technologies, Inc..

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065 (Maintenance and Repair of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary).

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Rad Source Technologies, Inc. that such vendor could provide this service as an authorized dealer or third party.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and this supporting documentation by 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 10-06-2021, which shall be considered by the agency, by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to John Maisenbach, Contracting Specialist, at john.maisenbach@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate Response to Rad Source Equipment Maintenance Intent to Sole Source Notice in subject line of e-mail.

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 under authorities cited above.