J--daVinci Surgical Robot Service, STL JC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized, to Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 they will furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, parts, repair services, and preventive maintenance of the da Vinci Si Surgical System. The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs Marion VAMC located at St. Louis VAMC, John Cochran Division, 915 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63106. The NAICS code for these items is 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). This action will result in a one-year Firm-Fixed Price contract. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT December 11, 2018 at 12:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C25519Q0105 Notice of Intent. If after December 11, 2018, if no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Intuitive Surgical, Inc. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Laura Ferguson who can be reached at [email protected]