Description
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract with JACO, Inc., a large business, for the purchase of JACO EVO laptop carts delivery/service for VAMC BHS 150 Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plains MA 02130 This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. JACO, Inc. is the only known authorized supplier for EVO carts for their manufactured equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334118 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. Statement of Work Title: Laptop Carts for JP OR Nursing Service, VA Boston Healthcare System. General Overview: VA Boston Healthcare System, Nursing Service, desires to purchase 10 EVO Lite-LT-1 laptop carts to be used at the Operating Room unit at the Jamaica Plain campus. Definitions or Acronyms: VABHS VA Boston Healthcare System VATR VA Technical Representative Place of Performance: Nursing Service, Operating Room unit, Jamaica Plain campus of VABHS. Period of Performance and Schedule: This will be a single award Firm Fixed Priced Contract for the overall purchase of ten JACO EVO-LITE-LT-1 laptop carts with secure worksurface and keyboard/mouse tray. Scope of Work: Background: JACO EVO Lite LT1 ultra slim, ultra-compact non-powdered locking medical laptop cart for point-of-care applications to be used in the Jamaica Plain campus Operating Room ward by Nursing staff. JACO is the vendor that IT recommends for the laptop cart/worksurface as JACO supplied the laptops. Standardization of the carts allows for effective management of the laptops by IT. Scope: JACO EVO Lite 1 provides ergonomic comfort for nurses: light and compact; one-handed height adjustment; comfort glide allows for raising or lowering the worksurface from sitting to standing desk height with just one hand; balanced, stable, and easy to move, weight is distributed evenly over all for wheels for maximum stability; EVO s small footprint and low-profile base makes it easier for nurses to navigate crowded rooms and get closer to the patient; aircraft grade aluminum and welded steel construction; superior infection control, smooth non-porous antimicrobial finish wipes clean easily and withstands UV-C sterilization. Requires no scheduled or recommended maintenance beyond regular cleaning. 10-year warranty. Qty 10 EVO-LITE-LT-1 Cart, EVO Lite, Laptop, worksurface Qty 10 51-4944 Kit, Power cord, EVO lite Qty 10 71-0305 Cabinet, single, 3 drawer, side open Non-lock, EVO-Lite Qty 10 32-0203-PC Powder, white/teal aluminum, Polyester, antimicrobial smooth gloss Qty 10 Frt-CRT Freight Charge for carts (all series) Performance Monitoring: The VATR and Nursing Service Jamaica Plain Operating Room Nurse Manager will monitor vendor performance throughout the contract period of performance. Security Requirements: Not applicable. Not installation required by contractor. Records Management Obligation: The C&A requirements do not apply and a security accreditation package is not required. No solicitation package will be issued at this time. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability to respond to this requirement. Interested vendors that can meet this requirement, should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 2:00 PM EST on May 15, 2023. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these items. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government