J065--Intent to Sole Source STERRAD SYSTEMS (R) Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 located in Columbia, SC intends to contract directly with Advanced Sterilization Products, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) JC26PZMQGLH8, located at 33 Technology Drive, California, 92618 for preventative maintenance (PM), remedial maintenance (RM); software maintenance (SM) for STERRAD® Systems at the Ralph H. Johnson, VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401. ASP currently does not endorse or have a formal business relationship with any small business, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to provide servicing of ASP systems or to supply Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. ASP has not trained the personnel of any SDVOSB on how to service ASP systems. Accordingly, as of the date of this letter, ASP is the only entity authorized to provide all scheduled preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, OEM parts, calibrations, telephone support, and full access to ASP s software for calibration and repairs for the Government. Service attempted or performed by unauthorized persons will void ASP warranties and/or service agreements for the specific system in accordance with the provisions of ASP s product warranty policy and service agreements. In addition, approved and proprietary parts are necessary to service all ASP systems. These parts are only available to ASP authorized personnel as detailed above. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Small Business Size Standard of $34M. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Contracting Officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than May 27, 2024, at 10AM EST. Responses may be sent by e-mail to Contracting Officer, Joseph Locke. Responses received will be forwarded and will be evaluated by the Biomed Supervisor; however, the determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued for this requirement. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source for ASP in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Officer, Joseph Locke by email at joseph.locke@va.gov. The capability documentation submitted should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.