J--Advanced Sterilization (Sterrad 100S/100NX)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Contracting Office intends to award a Fiscal Year 2013 contract to Johnson & Johnson Health Care, for purchase of its Remedial and Preventive Maintenance for Sterrad 100S and Sterrad 100NX Plasma Sterilizer. Authority: FAR Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Items", and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The designated North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 811219, "Maintenance and Repairs of Medical Equipment", with a small business size standard of $19.0M. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The solicitation number is for tracking purposes only. No solicitation document exists. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition is attainable and more advantageous to the Government and must be received by Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. CST This 'Notice of Intent' to sole-source is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion and authority of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to solicit this requirement as a 'full & open' competitive procurement. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the VHA.