6530--NOTICE_OF_INTENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 2), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, in support of the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System (HVHCS) intends to procure on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 8.405-6) from Freedom Medical, Inc. The HVHCS has a requirement for Freedom 500 beds for the Community Living Center. The intent is to procure through a delivery order placed against an existing VISN BPA containing these beds. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339113 with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. The FSC code for this procurement is 6530. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and/or services. All capability statements received by closing of this notification will be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to 36C24222Q1008 - Notice of Intent in the subject line and email the response to [email protected]. A determination not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price contract. Based on the above information, it has been determined that the only company authorized to distribute this equipment is Freedom Medical, Inc.