J--GE Muse Software and Hardware Support (VISN 12)

This is a special notice of intent to sole source. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, VA Great Lakes Health Care System, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to solicit from only one source, Datex-Ohmeda Inc, dba GE Healthcare Bioscience Bioprocess, 3030 Ohmeda Dr, Madison, WI 53718 for the procurement of a full service contract including preventative maintenance, emergency repair, 24/7 Technical Phone Support, remote diagnostics, software updates/upgrades and onsite response as needed for GE Medical Systems (GEMS) Muse System and Components, for the period of October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 with four (4) pre-priced one (1) year option periods. Equipment to be covered is located at the following VISN 12 locations: the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, the Capt. James A. Lovell FHCC, the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, the Tomah VA Medical Center, and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. NAICS code 811219 applies. This special notice of intent to sole source is not a solicitation or a request for quotations. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and must include a capabilities statement clearly demonstrating that the interested vendor is capable of fully completing these services. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on August 17, 2016. Responses must be directed to the Contracting Officer at [email protected] with the subject line referencing this FBO special notice.