70--Sole Source Synopsis - Fluke Tools and Related Equipment

Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with CDW-Government, Inc. (DUNS: 026157235), pursuant to FAR part 12, FAR part 13, and specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The NAICS code for this contract action is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees). The Product Service Code for this action is 7021, ADP Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Digital. The facility requires brand name only Fluke brand network testing tools and laptops. The items to be procured under this action are as shown in the attached table. Market research has identified only one source, CDW Government LLC (DUNS: 026157235), a large business. The network testing tools need to match existing inventory. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Friday, July 21, 2017, 08:00PM EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Daniel Spaulding, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.