AJ12--Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, hereby provides notice of its intent to Becton, Dickinson and Company, aka BD Biosciences, 2350 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract, for a base year and four (3) option years. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302-1. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be prepared. The period of performance shall be a base year beginning 10/01/2021 through 09/30/2025 with (3) three (1) one-year options. The contract will provide maintenance for the FACSCalibur equipment used for processing samples collected in approved research programs at the Lexington VAMC, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 (Cooper Division). NAICS code: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (SBA Size Standard $8.0 Million). These support services are required to maintain the Lexington VAMC Research equipment in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than June 18th at 9:00AM, Central Time (CT). A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs 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) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FACSCalibur 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 above to Contract Specialist, Terri Tucker 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 these requirements. Point of Contact: Terri Tucker, Contracting Specialist e-mail: [email protected].