J065--Intent to Sole Source Posting
ID: 36C25025Q0206Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6a0aae19fb4c493cadd79682b2ca9274/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with L1 Enterprises Inc. for the service maintenance of Scrub Ex Machines. This procurement is based on the belief that only L1 Enterprises Inc. possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the requirements outlined under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source when only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. The contract will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and while this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement by the deadline of January 21, 2025. Interested parties should direct all communications 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, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for service maintenance of Scrub Ex Machines with L1 Enterprises Inc., as it believes only this company can meet the requirements outlined under FAR 6.302-1. The Notice of Intent to Sole Source, associated with Solicitation Number 36C25025Q0206, is not a request for competitive proposals, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement by the deadline of January 21, 2025. The contract will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures and does not involve Recovery Act funds. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement; however, the government retains the discretion to decide whether to proceed with a competitive process. All communications regarding the notice must be directed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Nowak via email. This document underscores the VA’s approach to procurement when specialized services are deemed necessary, aiming for efficiency in fulfilling specific agency needs.
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