PET/CT Scanner Maintenance - CI PoP: 12/08/2018 to 12/07/2019 636C96058

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract 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 Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Cassling Diagnostics Imaging for proprietary maintenance and repair support services for Siemens Medical Biograph MCT-S320 PET-CT, Serial #21084, and all associated workstations and Syngo Workspaces (SITE ID: 400-416018). VA requires the proprietary maintenance and repair services from Cassling Diagnostics Imaging in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the Cassling Diagnostics Imaging is the only local vendor authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacture to service the equipment. Market research revealed that Cassling Diagnostics Imaging is the only vendor authorized by the OEM to service the equipment in the Des Moines, IA area. The system is routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 and the service code is J065.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Cassling Diagnostics Imaging is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to curt.larose@va.gov within five calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government..