J065--Luminex Maintenance and Repair Services

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 Luminex Corporation for Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repairs. The VA requires Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repairs to Luminex FlexMap equipment in order to fulfill its mission 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 repair services are unique to Luminex Corporation. Market research revealed that Luminex Corporation is the only certified FlexMap equipment repair company authorized by the manufacturer. Additionally, Luminex Corporation is the only manufacturer that can provide the required repairs for the equipment. FlexMap System is routinely used by VA to provide medical services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the product service code is J065. 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 Luminex Corporation is the only vendor that can provide the requested repairs. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to james.miller4@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. 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.