J--Service: VISN8 Pyxis Software Support

Notice Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN -08 Networking Contracting Office-08 intends to award a commercial (FAR Part 12) Large Business Sole Source contract with BD-Carefusion, Solutions, LLC., under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government anticipates award a Base Year plus four (4) option years, firm-fixed price contract. This acquisition is Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Notice is to identify potential offerors capable to provide maintenance services and software support of BD-Carefusion Pyxis hardware and software through a call center available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) day a week and provide remote diagnostic testing and support, field service, relocation of Pyxis equipment, training and annual preventive maintenance for Miami VA Healthcare System (VAHS), West Palm Beach VAHS, San Juan VAHS, and North Florida/South Georgia VAHS, Bay Pines VAHS, and Orlando VAHS. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS: Contractor shall ensure that the equipment functions IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) performance standards. Do not send any information unless if are able to demonstrate the firm s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the service listed above. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, business size and Socioeconomic Category (HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Large Business, etc.), and point of contact to include e-mail address and telephone number. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) and Representations and Certifications must be completed prior to any future award. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide the full maintenance and repair service on equipment listed. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. No solicitation package is available. Interested persons may identify their capability to respond to these requirements by Tuesday 02 August 2017 in or before 1500/3:00PM Eastern Standard Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will use the information received to determine whether other sources are available and capable of satisfying this requirement. Inquiries will be accepted in writing by e-mail at [email protected]. The NAICS code is 811219 with a Classification Code of J065.