The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, is issuing this notice of intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors the Government s intent to execute a Sole Source award under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items with Hologic, Inc. 250 Campus Dr. Marlborough Ma. 01752. This requirement is for a Hologic ThinPrep 2000 & Hologic Cellient System Preventive Maintenance and Service Contract at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS). Hologic, Inc. shall provide a service plan for the Hologic ThinPrep 2000 & Hologic Cellient System. All components of these systems will be maintained per the Original Equipment Manufacturer requirements at the VALLHS. This will include 1 (one) annual preventive maintnenance, unlimited teltphone support (Monday through Friday), and Level 1 on-site service (within 24 hours) repairs with service labor, travel and part costs all inclusive. Services will be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Warranty Agreement, and all other applicable laws / regulations. The following Hologic, Inc. equipment will be serviced under this proposed contract: Hologic ThinPrep 2000 Product# 70031-001 Serial# 04427l07D0 Hologic Cellient System Product# 71959-001 Serial# 40174E10D0 Hologic Cellient FS Onsite Product# 71664-002 Serial# 50227l10D0 The proposed period of performance will be from 1/12/2018 through 1/11/2019 (Base year) with 4 Option Year periods. With a total estimated value of $65,000.00 for the life of the contract. This procurement is being conducted using commercial item procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, specifically FAR Subpart13.106-1(b)(1)(i) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award and an anticipated award date is set for 1/12/2018. The place of performance is as follows: VA Greater Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92537. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 811219- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair & Maintenance. The Small Business Administration size standard for this sector is $20.5 Million. This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Corey R. Kline at
[email protected] with the following information referenced in the subject line, 36C26218Q0230 - Hologic ThinPrep 2000 & Hologic Cellient System Preventive Maintenance and Service Contract . All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit an offer or quotation which shall be considered by the agency no later than 12:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on January 11, 2018 to Corey R. Kline at
[email protected]. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.