6515--Olympus Scopes (VA-24-00047292)

Agency:
State: Iowa
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Opps ID: NBD00159711116949287
Posted Date: Mar 5, 2024
Due Date: Mar 19, 2024
Source: Members Only
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6515--Olympus Scopes (VA-24-00047292)
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C26324Q0467
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
  • Original Published Date: Mar 05, 2024 01:01 pm CST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 19, 2024 10:00 am CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 17, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Place of Performance:
    Central Iowa VA Health Care System 3600 30th St. Des Moines , 50310
Description
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Alliant Healthcare Products as Alliant Healthcare Products is exclusively authorized SDVOSB reseller of Olympus endoscopic and surgical products.
VA requires the proprietary services of Alliant Healthcare Products, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the software and services are unique or proprietary to Alliant Healthcare Products. Market research revealed that Alliant Healthcare Products is the exclusive authorized SDVOSB reseller of Olympus endoscopic and surgical products. These products are routinely used by the VA to provide surgical and preventative assistance for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is 6515.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Alliant Healthcare Products is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to marie.weathers@va.gov by March 19, 2024. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 316 Robert Street N Suite 506
  • Saint Paul , MN 55101
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
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History
  • Mar 05, 2024 01:01 pm CSTPresolicitation (Original)

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