J065--Karl Storz Service Agreement
ID: 36C25025Q0032Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/d4b15bc636254b78a2033f8490f0ee58/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a sole-source service agreement to Karl Storz Endoscopy Inc. for the maintenance and repair of endoscopic equipment. This procurement is based on the belief that only Karl Storz possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the requirements effectively, as outlined under FAR 6.302-1, which permits sourcing from a single supplier when no alternatives meet the agency's needs. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements by 2 PM EST on September 18, 2024, although the government will not cover any costs incurred in the submission process. Responses must be directed to the contracting officer, Chad Kemper, at chad.kemper@va.gov.

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    Chad KemperContracting Officer
    (937) 268-6511 ext. 4541
    chad.kemper@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole-source service agreement to Karl Storz Endoscopy Inc. for endoscopic equipment. This action is based on the belief that only Karl Storz possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the requirements effectively. The procurement process falls under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures as per FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sourcing from a single supplier when no other alternatives meet the agency's needs. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, it provides an opportunity for other interested parties to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements by 2 PM EST on September 18, 2024. The document emphasizes that the government will not cover any costs incurred in submitting information and that the decision not to seek competitive bids rests solely with the agency. Interested parties must respond via email to the designated contracting officer, Chad Kemper, for any consideration.
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