J065--Notice of Intent to Sole-Source
ID: 36C25024Q1100Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9bafe430808c4fa487d99ae5a4bc79cd/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for a Service Agreement for the Dermatology Laser VBeam Perfect, to be awarded to Candela Corporation. This decision is based on the determination that only Candela Corporation possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the agency's requirements, as outlined under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 6.302-1. The service agreement is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of specialized medical equipment used in dermatological treatments. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, but must do so by 2 PM EST on September 30, 2024, directly to Contract Specialist Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov.

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    Jennifer NowakContract Specialist
    All communications for this intent to sole source
    must be emailed to Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov by
    Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole-Source a contract for a Service Agreement specifically for the Dermatology Laser VBeam Perfect, to be awarded to Candela Corporation. This decision is based on the determination that only this vendor possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the agency's requirements, as stated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 6.302-1. No other contracts or proposals will be sought, although all responsible parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. The contracting process will not incur costs for the responses submitted. Interested parties must ensure their responses are submitted to the designated contact, Contract Specialist Jennifer Nowak, by 2 PM EST on September 30, 2024. This document primarily serves to communicate the government's intent and the parameters under which it will engage in this sole-source contract, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and procedures in government contracting.
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