H--MAINTENANCE PATIENT LIFTS SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Hampton VAMC intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source, to Arjo Huntleigh for patient lift PMR services. The Agency intends to use Arjo Huntleigh to continue to provide patient lift PMR service at the Hampton Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Hampton, VA. A firm fixed price contract with 4 option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement in a timely and cost effective manner. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. The estimated value of this acquisition is $10,000.00. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience and expertise may give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five (5) days from the synopsis publication date. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. This information can be emailed to Nakaura Yusuf at [email protected]. Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.