N099--install new arjo SPA tubs at the tomah

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ARJO INC for the assembly and connection of eight (8) government provided Arjo Parker bathtubs located at the Tomah, WI VAMC. Arjo is the only party who can provide assembly and connection services for Arjo hygiene bathing products. A sole source letter from the OEM has been provided stating this information. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures as implemented in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for the one-time assembly and connection of eight (8) Arjo Parker bathtubs. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 238220 with a business size standard of $19 Million.

No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements along with providing documentation from the OEM, ARJO INC, may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Local Time (Central) Monday July 22nd, 2024.

Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. This evidence shall include a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating vendor is an authorized service vendor per VAAR Clause 852.212-71(c). Information must be sent to the Contract Specialist, Makena James at Makena.James@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated, however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.