65--Zepto Gen3 Power Console

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Corps Medical Supply, LLC, the manufacturer Mynosys sole authorized service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) distributor. The proposed contract action is to acquire two (2) Mynosys Zepto Gen 3 Power Consoles and a lot of one hundred (100) Zepto single-use surgical device accessories. Only the Zepto equipment meets VA minimum requirements for laser-free precision pulse technology and single-use functionality. This sole source action is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This sole source action is also in accordance with the Veterans First Contracting Program and with VAAR 819.7007 authority to sole source to SDVOSB. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the contract specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement. Responses are due by August 16, 2018 at 11:00 am Pacific. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.