J066--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- Vitek II Preventative Maintenance Services for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Vitek II Preventative Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 located in Augusta, GA intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced contract to Biomerieux Inc.

The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR Part 13. A Sole Source Justification has been prepared. The contract will be to supply Vitek II Preventative Maintenance Services.

The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center requires the preventive maintenance, repair and support services for the Biomerieux Vitek II Compact 60 analyzer that is owned by the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center to better serve the mission of taking care of our Veterans. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(ii), Soliciting from a Single Source. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a Small Business Size Standard of $22 Million.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than August 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST. Forward responses by e-mail to Contract Specialist, LaTerrica Sewell at LaTerrica.Sewell@va.gov . Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RFQ# 36C24722Q0982 Vitek II Preventative Maintenance Services in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contract Specialist, LaTerrica Sewell by email at LaTerrica.Sewell@va.gov . The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement