The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is issuing this special notice to inform industry contractors of the intent to execute a Single Source award as prescribed in FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) with Alvarez LLC., 8251 Greensboro Dr Ste 230 Tysons Corner, VA, 22102. Prior to soliciting, market research was conducted and concluded this is an expansion of the current TVs being serviced under contract number VA262 16 F 4905. Having the additional TVs awarded and added to this contract will allow for the VA to maintain standardization throughout the facility. In addition, all software is proprietary to the vendor. In accordance with FAR Part 13, specifically Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), there is only one (1) responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is to purchase and install of 17 additional bedside televisions and all components required for Veteran patient use. This procurement is being conducted using commercial item procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12 and FAR part 13. The place of performance is as follows: VA Loma Linda, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda Ca. 92357. The anticipated award date is June 28, 2019. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 443142, The Small Business Administration size standard for this sector is $32,500,000. This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. 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. Interested parties for future similar actions may identify their capabilities no later than 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on June 27, 2019. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to
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