J065--Siemens Digital Imaging Systems PM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR part 13.106-1(b). The associated NAICS code for this service is 811219 with a size standard of $22.M and PSC Code J065. The identified vendor is Diagnostic Imaging Supplies & Services, Inc. as certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the systems to be maintained, which is Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. The services that will be procured are the preventive maintenance of Siemens Digital Imaging Systems located at the VACHS main facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as its Mayaguez and Ponce Outpatient clinics, also in Puerto Rico. A service contract for a base year and four (4) one-year option periods is anticipated and shall be awarded. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, a field service technician certified and authorized by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is required to repair and maintain the units, in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST) on Monday, June 13, 2022, via email to Wilfredo Perez, Contract Specialist, at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov.