J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Trumpf OR Table Annual Maintenance to Hill-Rom, INC

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE I. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract, for a base year and four 1-year options, to Hill-Rom, Inc., 1069 State Rte 46 E Batesville, IN 47006-7520. The contractor shall provide all hardware, firmware, installation, parts, labor and preventive maintenance on the TRUMPF Trusystem 7000DV equipment located at Michael E. Debakey Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. II. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (SBA Size Standard $22 Million). III. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1 and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, in accordance with FAR 16.202-1. IV. The anticipated award date is December 21, 2020. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract V. Please note that this is not a request for competitive quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. Interested contractors, in addition shall provide the following information as an attachment to your response: 1. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. 2. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. 3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies you are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. 4. Do you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. VI. Interested parties shall identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within Ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice shall show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with the capability to meet government requirement. To include but not limited to: 1. Capability to provide all hardware, firmware, installation, parts, labor and preventive maintenance on the TRUMPF Trusystem 7000DV equipment at the Michael E. Debakey Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools to service and perform yearly preventative maintenance on the TRUMPF Trusystem 7000DV equipment. See Attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) VII. Questions regarding this notice should be sent to Contracting Specialist Albert Kelly no later than November 24, 2020 by 9:00am (CST) at [email protected]