J--Mar Cor Water Testing/PM's, LT, 621

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed contract to Mar Cor Purification, 4450 Township Line Road, Skippack, PA 19474, an authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302-1. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The contract will provide for Preventative Maintenance and Water Testing, the contractor has proprietary maintenance service for their equipment. This equipment is located at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, 809 Lamont Street, Mountain Home, TN 37684. The services required meet Department of Veterans Affairs' legal obligation to continue to receive, without interruption, the maintenance support services which is vital to Patient Care. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than January 24, 2020. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. SCOPE OF WORK: The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for a service contract on Mar Cor Dialysis Water System. This will be awarded as a one year, firm-fixed-price contract. Contractor will provide one preventative maintenance of the Customer's water system, performance review, clean and disinfect, inspect and replace membranes, AAMI Water Test, equipment to perform in accordance with the material specifications of the OEM, in order to ensure optimal working condition and lessen the likelihood of down time. Normal coverage hours M-F 8am to 5pm. The contractor is required that service personnel are factory trained and certified on the Mar Cor Dialysis Water System equipment listed below in the 1. EQUIPMENT section. Training and certification documentation must be provided to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) when requested, upon execution of the contract. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS, this documentation is to remain on file with the COR. 1. EQUIPMENT: Equipment to be serviced and/or maintained includes, but is not limited to: (Equipment is located at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN) System ID System Name 32895-WH01-WH03 1307951 32895-WH01-WH03 1307952 32895-WH01-WH03 1307953 32895-MH01 1357954 Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Mar Cor Purification in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Officer, Michael Edwards by email at [email protected]. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing maintenance and service on the listed equipment and systems. Point of Contact: Michael Edwards, Contract Specialist (e-mail: [email protected].)