J065--Karl Storz Stream Connect - CLE VAMC 12/1/22 - 11/30/23

SPECIAL NOTICE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106 is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for preventative maintenance and repairs of the Karl Storz StreamConnect system located at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106. NAICS Code 811210. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to negotiate on a sole source basis with Karl Storz (2151 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245), for this procurement due to the proprietary nature of the hardware, software, and firmware of this system. The Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, equipment, materials, supervision, necessary to provide the system maintenance during the period of December 1, 2022 November 30, 2023 in strict accordance with the statement of work, all schedules, and terms and conditions of the resultant contract. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 4:00 EST on 11/4/2022. All responses must be emailed to Kelly.poole@va.gov.