65--Solle Source Notice in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7007. VA240C-17-Q-0047 Podiatry Exam Tables

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source purchase order pursuant to Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7007 Sole source awards to service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns, which states: 819.7007 Sole source awards to service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns. (a) A contracting officer may award contracts to SDVOSB concerns on a sole source basis provided: (1) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million; (2) The requirement is synopsized in accordance with FAR part 5; (3) The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and (4) Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. (b) The contracting officer s determination whether to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. A determination that only one SDVOSB concern is available to meet the requirement is not required. (c) When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure businesses are registered and verified as eligible in the VIP database prior to making an award. The Government intends to negotiate a contract with Medsav Solutions, 31 Pleasant Street, Suite 1, Malden, MA 02148, for the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Service Area Office (SAO) Central, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23, VA Black Hills Health Care System who has a requirement for the following exam tables: Item Description Quantity 630-012 Powered 647 MidMark Bariatric Podiatry Exam Table to include (002-1648 Upholstery Top-28" Wide Premium and 9A550005 Chair Arms 28" Wide Premium Upholstery) 4