CTXBiomed - AOPC Storz Scopes (VA-23-00008154)

Special Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 located in San Antonio, TX intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract for Base plus four years to Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc. 2151 Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245-5017 to provide Flexible Cystoscopes maintenance and repair services for Central Texas Veteran s Healthcare System 1901 Veteran Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504. See attached Statement of Work for additional service requirements. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b) (1)(ii), Soliciting from a Single Source. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 811210- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. 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 November 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM CST. Forward responses by e-mail to dayna.cantu@va.gov. 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 17 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 software licensing, 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 Response to Intent to Sole Source for the Clinical Knowledge Product Services 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 Specialist, Dayna Cantu, dayna.cantu@va.gov. 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.