J065--Intent to Sole Source Endoscope Reprocessors

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for Olympus endoscope reprocessor equipment maintenance, inspection, and repair services for the main boiler plant at the following medical center: Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042 The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price contract with a base year and four (4) year options with Olympus America, Inc., 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA 18034-8229 UEI FLWQVFLMEL3. This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures and in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Olympus America, lnc. is the only known authorized servicing agent for Olympus reprocessor endoscope equipment at the location provided above. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $34 Million. The PSC code is J065, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors who can meet this requirement (draft SOW is attached), should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 1/12/2023 by 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer. E-mail: [email protected]. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. 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.