Department of Veterans Affairs Date: November 24, 2014 From: Office Acquisition and Logistics, National Acquisition Center, Business Resource Services Solicitation Number: VA797S-15-P-0011 Notice Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Hines Service Distribution Center (SDC), Service and Repair (S&R) Department in conjunction with the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC), Business Resource Services (BRS) has a requirement for maintenance and repair of Karl Storz Flexible Endoscopes model, Ureteroscope - 11278AU1. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price contract, on a sole source basis to Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. After conducting a thorough review of this requirement, a determination has been made that it is in the best interest of the customer/ end user ; more importantly, its patients - that maintenance and repair service for the aforementioned Karl Storz Flexible Endoscopes models only be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. This decision was based on several factors. First VA Miami, the owner of the device, uses the Medivator Sterilizer for sterilizing flexible endoscope. Medivator issued a letter stating that they cannot assume responsibility for inappropriate or incomplete disinfection due to the incorrect repair of endoscopes by a third party repair facility. Second, In order to address quality control and standardization concerns, VAMC Miami has enacted a policy that states only Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) can perform repairs on flexible endoscopes based on VA IG recommendations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may submit a capability statement that includes technical specifications of services, demonstrating ability to provide service and repair of described equipment herein. Responses under this Notice of Intent must be emailed by Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM CT. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination not to compete this and future requirements, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred by interesting parties in responding to this notice. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. Please email, Henry Fox, Contract Specialist at
[email protected] with responses or questions regarding this requirement. This notice will close on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM CT. Point of Contact / Phone Number: Henry Fox, Contract Specialist (708) 786-7744 Contracting Office: OAL, NAC, BRS 1st Avenue North, One Block of 22nd Street Building 37 Hines, IL 60141