W065--Synopsis of Intent to Sole Source for Leasing, P reventative Mantenance and Repair Services for Olympus Scope and Tower Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 located in Tucker, GA intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced contract to OLYMPUS AMERICA INC of Center Valley, PA. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B). A Limited Sources Justification has been prepared. The contract will provide full leasing, preventative maintenance, and repair services for seventy-two (72) Endoscope (GI and Pulmonary) scopes, and related equipment/accessories to the Columbia Healthcare System, William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, SC in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attached). This procurement is being conducted in accordance with 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. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 Employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than February 17 at 10:00 AM EST. Forward responses by e-mail to Contracting Officer, Eulanda James @ [email protected] Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with 36C24722Q0358 Response to Intent to Sole Source for the Olympus Scope Lease/Maintenance in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Officer, Eulanda James by email at [email protected]. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.