6540--SERUM DROPS Notice of Contract Action

This is a notice of contract action (NOCA). This is not a solicitation for quotes. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this NOCA or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this NOCA is to notify industry of the VA s intent of contact action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially-qualified sources and their size classifications. Notice of contract action: Miami VA Contracting intends to issue a sole source, firm fixed price contract under FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Florida Lions Eye Bank for the provision of Autologous Serum Eye Drops to patients (3 mos supply) over an anticipated period of five years (base year plus four option years). The estimated value of the acquisition is $213,750.00 ($42,750 per year). All values are estimates and will fluctuate depending on actual usage. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award for a lesser period of performance/lesser value, depending on the procurement situation closer to award date. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements should submit a capability statement, providing clear and convincing evidence supporting the assertion and should be comparable to the following: Information available to the CO indicates Florida Lions Eye Bank is the only source legally capable of providing for the required supply items, within acceptable proximity to the Miami VA Medical Center, and at the level of service required by the end user. The goal is for awardee to provide required supply items to patients while sending required services to patients homes (blood draws, etc), and/or to coordinate with Miami VA staff, which will allow a maximum of comfort and minimal transportation burden. Patients shall not be required to drive for required services/supplies. For additional information, reference RFI: 36C24821Q0115. All information shall be in writing, sent via email, and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 EST, November 11, 2020.