65--765 - made for use Mylar Bags -

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, intends to procure under other than full and open competition to Tension Packing & Automation. This proposed award is being conducted under authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the replacement of the bags for the Auto packer. VA has determined that Tension Packing & Automation is the only responsible source which provides products that meet the needs of the government. No other provider of the products of this nature will satisfy this requirement, as they must be compatible with existing equipment. These bags are made specifically for this equipment. This machine will be out of service and this is end of use product buy. This will be a firm fixed price award. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. For questions, please send an email to [email protected].