65--ACC FY20-49 OR Integration 636-20-1-1337-0089 (VA-20-00017516)

Page 3 of 3 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) intends to solicit a quote from a single source with Thundercat Technology, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for the acquisition of Surgical Endoscopy and Urology Imaging, including (JSNs: M8605, M8607, M8610, M8555, M3175-A, X1200, U0090, U0090-A, U0040, U0084-A) for the Department of Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center, Operating Rooms, VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 339113 which has a small business size standard of 750 employees. ADMINISTRATIVE: The VHA, PCAC intends on awarding this contract pursuant to the authority of 38 U.S.C § 8127 (c) (Also known as the Veterans First Contracting Program) implemented under VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) subpart 819.70, which provides the authority to directly contract with a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or a Veteran-Owned Small Business concern. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 with a small business size Standard of 750 employees. Pursuant to VAAR 819.7007 (b) The contracting officer s determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the Contracting Officer; however, responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a capability statement. The capability statement must include documentation that provides evidence of the contractor s ability to meet the Government s requirement. A business that intends to provide equipment manufactured by others must include in its capability package a letter or other documentation from the original equipment manufacturer(s) (OEM) stating the business is an authorized distributor of the proposed item(s). See attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW). Thundercat Technology is a VIP verified SDVOSB. Based on one authorized distributor from the manufacturers, no set-aside is appropriate for this requirement. Furthermore, the results indicate there may be a lack of competition even if this requirement were posted unrestricted on www.FBO.gov. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states that contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. VA prioritizes awarding contracts to SDVOSBs and VOSBs when possible. The be considered an SDOVSB or VOSB under VA s Veterans First Contracting Program, SDVOSBs and VOSBs must be verified in VA s VIP database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). SDVOSBs/VOSBs not verified as such in VIP are not eligible for consideration under VA s Veterans First Contracting Program. Capability packages must be received no later than 2PM EST ten (10) business days after the posting of this notice to be considered. Responses must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: This notice of intent to solicit from a single source is not a request for quotes. The Government will review capability packages received by the due date and time. Responses received will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of soliciting from a single source. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. End of Document