J065--Surgical Instrument Repair

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

This is a notice of intent of The Louis Stokes Cleveland, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1702, to negotiate sole source, through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Independence, Ohio, for small surgical and clinical instruments maintenance and repairs with Clinical Solutions International, LLC, a small woman-owned disadvantaged business. The proposed period of performance shall be from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021, with three one-year options. The government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by November 12, 2020. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. A determination by the government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. No solicitation is available currently.  All inquiries must be submitted by email to Harvey J. McGowan, Contracting Specialist/Officer at harvey.mcgowan@va.gov by no later than November 12, 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time).