J065--Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Sole Source Belimed Disinfector and Washers Service Contract

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with:

Belimed, Inc.

8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, Suite 101, Ladson, SC 29456 USA

ueiSAM: TRLHML1JJ289

This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 13.106-1(b).

The VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Fayetteville, AR has a requirement for a contractor to provide preventative maintenance, repairs and support services necessary to maintain their Belimed washer disinfector equipment units in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The maintenance and other services performed according to this service contract serve to maintain the equipment in a functional condition and operation of same according to International (ISO 13485 and QSR/21CFR820.x) standards.

Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Belimed Inc, is the only source with the qualifications and capability to perform the required services due to the proprietary nature of the system.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. The government reserves the right to vet/verify any documentation submitted with the OEM to certify its authenticity. This notice will be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.

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Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Brian Hendren, brian.hendren@va.gov no later than 10:00AM Central Standard Time (CST) November 24, 2022. When responding to this announcement, respondents should include the solicitation number above in the email subject line.

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No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government.