J065--CensiMark Instrunment Barcoding and Tracking System -Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (02) intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106(b) to obtain Laser Etched Bar Coding on 9,000 individual pieces of reusable medical equipment (RME). Period of performance: 10/01/2021 through 09/30/2022 Basic description of the requirement: This requirement is to have the remaining RME instrumentation at the Syracuse VAMC marked using the CensiMark Bar Code laser marking technology instrument tracking system, as part of the National Real Time Location System (RTLS). CensiTrac is an electronic tracking and data management system for RME and is marked using the CensiMark Laser Marking system which requires sterilization and cataloging. Place of Performance: Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 The NAICS code for this requirement is 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (Size Standard 500 Employees). Intended Source: CENSIS TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. 830 CRESCENT CENTER DR. FRANKLIN, TN 37067 DUNS: 087837659 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 by August 20, 2021 at 14:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). 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 from responsible sources will be considered. 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 CENSIS 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 Contracting Officer, Jason Rundle 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.