Notice of Intent to Sole Source_DaVinci Software Maintenance and Support

The 502d Contracting Squadron, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed contract for a service agreement, for a base and four option periods, to Intuitive Surgical Inc., 1266 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The estimated period of perfomance shall be a base year beginning 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021. The services must be provided by an auhorized Intutitive Surgical Inc. trained service engineer utilizing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) direct replacement parts to ensure safe and predictable performance. Intutitve has not authorized any third-part service provider to perform mainteance and repair of Intutive Surgical products. The services will be performed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX 78236.  This NAICS code is 811219 and the size standard is $22 Million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The 502d Contracting Squadron 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) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE INTUITIVE SURGICAL SERVICE AGREEMENT 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 above to 2d Lt Michael Ellis, Contract Specialist, by email at michael.ellis.35@us.af.mil. 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 these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing maintenance and service on the listed equipment and systems. This notice will expire by 3 September 2020 at 3:00 PM CST.