J065--Tango Laser M&R Service

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract/order to Lumibird Medical.

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Includes:

1. Complete coverage, parts and labor, for the Tango console only.

2. One (1) Preventive Maintenance visit, as recommended by manufacturer

3. Platinum Service Package: 1 ea. Safety Goggles, 2 fuses, 3 fixation bulbs (if applicable), 1 Slit lamp bulb, and 3 medical elbow rests.

4. Guaranteed Service Time technician on site within 72 hours for repairs.

During a twelve month extended service warranty period, contractor will provide all parts, labor, and travel necessary to maintain Tango Laser at factory specifications under normal operating condition This does not include normal wear and tear, such as replacement of light bulbs, chin rest papers, fuses, and cleaning. Includes one (1) preventative maintenance visit, as recommended by manufacturer.

This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on an offer received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, to cheryl.clark4@va.gov which shall be considered by the agency.

Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract/order will be issued to Lumibird Medical without any further notice.

The proposed contract actions are for services, which the government intends to negotiate with only one source. The anticipated statutory authorities permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.5.

The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Lumibird Medical.