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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 17, 2013 FBO #4376
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65 -- INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Sakura Tissue Tek Automated Coverslip & Slide Stainer - Attachment

Notice Date

11/15/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21);VA Palo Alto Healthcare System;3801 Miranda Ave;Palo Alto, CA 94304
 

ZIP Code

94304
 

Solicitation Number

VA26114R0074
 

Response Due

11/15/2013
 

Archive Date

1/18/2015
 

Point of Contact

Rusty.Stevenson@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Rusty.Stevenson@va.gov
(rusty.stevenson@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA261-14-C-0010
 

Award Date

11/19/2014
 

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Network Contracting Office 21, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Sakura FineTek USA Inc to provide annual maintenance and services for a full one year service contract with 4 option years for one Sakura Tissue Tek automated cover slipper EE# 121119 SN 47400771 and slide stainer EE# 121120 SN 61300816-0912 at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The VA's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available from only one source (41 USC 253 (c) (1)). Contract is firm fixed price and the NAICS Code is 811219. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products or service, to the Contracting Officer within three (3) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent via e-mail only to the Contracting Officer at Rusty.Stevenson@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Network Contracting Office NCO 21 will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Sakura FineTek USA Inc. ? DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 1.Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21; 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703. 2.Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Justification and approval for Other than Full and Open Competition for Sakura Tissue Tek automated cover slipper EE# 121119 SN 47400771 and slide stainer EE# 121120 SN 61300816-0912 located at 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304. 3.Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: The VA Palo Alto Health Care System has a requirement for maintenance service for Sakura Tissue Tek automated cover slipper EE# 121119 SN 47400771 and slide stainer EE# 121120 SN 61300816. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, travel time and transportation to repair, replace, and configure Government owned Sakura tissue tek automated coverslipper and Slide stainer located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Complete equipment listing and required testing is provided. The total amount of this service to include Base Plus 4 Option Years is $35,034. 4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The VA's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available from only one source (41 USC 253 (c) (1)). 5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Sakura FineTek USA Inc. is the only authorized vendor that can perform maintenance and service for the CT scanner. Sakura FineTek USA Inc. is the manufacturer, and the only vendor capable of providing compatible replacement parts which are regulated by Sakura FineTek. Sakura FineTek USA Inc. is the only vendor that can meet statement of work for this specific repair service. As stated, equipment is regulated and proprietary and cannot be redistributed legally by any other vendor. There is no competition for this repair and must be facilitated by Sakura FineTek USA Inc. 6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: None. Sakura FineTek USA Inc. is the only authorized vendor capable of performing maintenance on the critical Sakura Tissue Tek automated cover slipper EE# 121119 SN 47400771 and slide stainer EE# 121120 SN 61300816. As stated, equipment is regulated and proprietary and cannot be redistributed legally by any other vendor. There is no competition for this repair and must be facilitated by Sakura FineTek USA Inc. 7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Pricing has been evaluated and deemed fair and reasonable based on comparison to Independent Government Estimate and recent costs for identical service. 8.Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Contracting Officer contacted Al-Tar Services who has completed this service in the past. Al-Tar Services is an authorized service provider for Sakura FineTek, but refuses to compete against the manufacturer. 9.Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: No other factors apply, see stated circumstances in para 5 and 6. 10.Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: Contracting Officer contacted Al-Tar Services who has completed this service in the past. Al-Tar Services is an authorized service provider for Sakura FineTek, but refuses to compete against the manufacturer. 11.A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: Contracting Officer contacted Al-Tar Services who has completed this service in the past. Al-Tar Services is an authorized service provider for Sakura FineTek, but refuses to compete against the manufacturer. 12.Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 a.Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. ___________________________ ________________________ Rusty StevensonDate Contracting Officer NCO 21 b.NCM Designee: I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. _____________________________ ________________________ Mark MikusDate Supervisor, Services Team Contracting Officer NCO 21
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ReVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA26114R0074/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA261-14-R-0074 VA261-14-R-0074 INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1089730&FileName=VA261-14-R-0074-001.docx)

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Record

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