6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - GE Healthcare

The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the Lyons VA Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action. This action shall be awarded under FAR Part 8 and in compliance with posting requirements as written in FAR part 5. Name of Contractor: GE Healthcare Street Address: PO Box 74008831 City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60674-8831 The objective of this action is to procure GE Logiq equipment and supplementary parts as detailed below. In accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6(b) it has been determined the required items are peculiar to one manufacturer and can only be procured through a brand name action. This determination was made as a result of size constraints and the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment. As a brand name only action this requirement is available for fulfillment through a preferred procurement vehicle, the manufacturers Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). The manufacturer is the sole schedule holder for these items. Reference Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 8 for methods of procurement priorities. ITEM # PRODUCT DESCRIPTION QTY H8021VB Logiq P9 Xdclear 5-Year Standard Warranty with 7-year Remote Technical and Clinical Support 1 H40442LL 9L-RS Linear Array Probe 1 H40462LF L8-18i-RS Linear Array Probe 1 H48062AB L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe 1 H40482LJ C1-5-RS Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA PoC Only) 1 Market research has been completed in accordance with FAR Part 10 and has indicated that failure to procure these items as requested would primarily affect the ability to share patient records throughout units and facilities; ultimately affecting the level of patient care. This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of the FAR. Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 28, 2023. Responses to be submitted to Lindsay Goldsmith, Contracting Officer at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.