Q512--Notice of Intent to Sole Source -- Zeiss Optometry Equipment Maintenance/Repair Service -- Base + 3 Option Years

This special notice IAW FAR 5.2-Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions is not a request for quotes, but rather a notice of intent to sole source. It is at the Government s discretion to consider responses to this notice. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source award to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC to provide: Annual preventative maintenance and repair services on Carl Zeiss optometry equipment. The projected period of performance will be 06/01/2022 - 05/31/2023 with Three (3) Option Years. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities by responding to this requirement by the due date listed on this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.