Intent to Sole Source-PROAIM Americas, LLC. SPECIAL NOTICE: 36C24923Q0284 The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue sole-source firm-fixed priced contract to PROAIM Americas, LLC. 16024 Manchester Road Suite 200, Saint Louis, MO 63011. A sole source procurement will be issued to PROAIM Americas, LLC. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1(i)(B) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy agency requirements. The rationale basis for the sole source acquisition is that PROAIM Americas, LLC. is the only responsible source that can provide the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Erbe USA Inc. The letter from the manufacturer shall state that the contractor is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. The NAICS code is 334510 and has a size standard of 1,250 employees for this procurement. Background. The Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502-2235, has a requirement for Storz HD Flexible Video Rhino-Laryngoscope with 1-year manufacturer s warranty. Delivery must be FOB destination 30 days after receipt of order. ITEM INFORMATION Items Quantity ERBE ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION UNIT APC 3 Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 10135-000 1 EA APC 3 Extended Warranty One Year Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: APC3EW 1 EA APC 2 Pressure Reducer with Sensor Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20134-006 1 EA ARGON GAS TANK-Full, 40 CU FT Capacity Purity 99.998% Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: APC3EW 1 EA VIO Cart w/Footswitch Holder, Cable Wrap and 1 Tank Fixation Kit Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20180-000 1 EA VIO Cart Wire Basket Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20180-010 1 EA APC3 To VIO Cart Fastening Set Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20180-141 1 EA ERBE VIO 3 Electrosurgical Unit Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 10160-000 1 EA VIO Cart Wire Basket Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: VIO3EA 1 EA Two-Pedal Foot Switch VIO 3 Remode Bracket, Middle Piece Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20189-353 1 EA EIP 2 Irrigation Pump Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 10325-000 2 EA EIP 2 Footswitch w/ Adapter Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20325-101 2 EA Water Bottle Holder for EIP Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20325-204 2 EA ECO2 CO2 Endoscopic Insufflator Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 7913-1000 2 EA Monopolar Cable MO 3 Pin; OD 3MM Socket;L 4.5M Manufacture: ERBE USA, INC. Item Code#: 20192-135 2 EA Additional Warranty: 2 years parts and labor VIO Generation 1-year parts and labor APC 3 1-year parts and labor insufflator Other important considerations: Cite any other information that is necessary for potential respondents to understand the nature of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition. Capability statement /information sought: Response to this announcement shall not to exceed 10 pages and should include the following information: (1) A tailored capability statement indicating the firm s ability to provide a product and related services; (2) The respondents DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., SDVOSB/VOSB, etc,) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code; (3) Information should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotations with the subject line "Special Notice # 36C24923Q0284 by 10:00 a.m. on 05/08/2023 to:
[email protected]. 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. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 SPECIAL NOTICE: 36C24923Q0284 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Government Point of Contact: Christina Lawrence Contract Specialist
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