Notice-of-intent

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 2), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1) with Red One Medical Devices, Inc.
This acquisition is being conducted under the FAR 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
NY Harbor Healthcare System (NYHHCS) has a requirement for a BrainLab cranial/spine navigation system, inclusive of various accessories, the provision of all consumables and software.
The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. NAICS 339112 is NOT on the SBA Class Waiver List under FSC 6515 nor will SBA issue a Non- Manufacturer Waiver for this requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and/or services. All capability statements received by closing of this notification will be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C24218U0112 - Notice of Intent no later than September 26, 2018 at 12pm Eastern. A determination not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed- price contract. Based on the above information, it has been determined that the only company permitted to distribute this equipment is Red One Medical Devices, Inc..