Notice of Intent to Sole Source - P@P Tool Tower Maintenance

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR Part 13.501(a)). The proposed source is Satisloh North America, Inc., N106 W13131 Bradley Way Suite 200, Germantown, WI 53022-4442. Naval Ophthalmic Support & Training Activity (NOSTRA) has a requirement for warranty extension and support of P@P robotic tool towers. Support for the P@P picking robotic tool system shall include telephone support, not to exceed 20 hours per year. Coverage shall include two scheduled, on-site preventative maintenance visits. Support shall also include corrective maintenance due to expected equipment wear and tear, ensuring 95% uptime of the systems.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized maintenance contractor for the proposed equipment/systems, such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, if a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email product capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Jayme Fletcher at jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@mail.mil. In addition, challenges can be emailed to jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@mail.mil, Attn: Jayme Fletcher, reference solicitation number N6343916RC1P500. Closing date for challenges is no later than 1300 Local Time, 17 November 2015. No phone calls will be accepted. Please note that a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.