J065--Intent to Sole Source ScriptPro Support (VA-21-00064518)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed contract to ScriptPro USA, Inc., 5828 Reeds Road, Mission, KS 66202. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302-1. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The period of performance shall be a base year beginning 10/01/2021 through 09/30/2022, with four additional one-year options to renew. The contract will provide for ScriptPro USA, Inc., who is the manufacturer, distributor and service provider for the ScriptPro Medication Dispensing System, to provide full service maintenance and support services for the system owned and operated by the TVHS VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. NAICS code: 811219 OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE (SBA Size Standard $22 Million) The services required meet Department of Veterans Affairs' legal obligation to continue to receive, without interruption, the maintenance support services which is vital to Patient Care. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than June 8, 2021, 11:00 PM, Central Standard Time. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (Beta.SAM.gov) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SCRIPTPRO MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM FULL SERVICE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Michael Edwards by email at [email protected]. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing maintenance and service on the listed equipment and systems. Point of Contact: Michael Edwards, Contract Specialist (e-mail: [email protected].)