SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ConnectAssure Technology
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2023 8:09:31 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) Saint Paul MN 55101 USA
- ZIP Code
- 55101
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26324Q0068
- Response Due
- 10/20/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 12/19/2023
- Point of Contact
- Steve Ashby, Contracting Specialist, Phone: 319-887-4935
- E-Mail Address
-
steve.ashby@va.gov
(steve.ashby@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- 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 Steris Corporation. Connect Assure software. The VA requires software that can monitor and publish data required and is compatible with all makes and models of VA Sterile Processing Equipment, 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 software and services are unique to the Steris Corporation. Market research revealed that Steris Corporation. is the developer and distributor for the software currently being sought by VA. Additionally Steris Corporation. is the only manufacturer that can provide the required software for the equipment. The software 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 541512 and the service code is R425. 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 Steris Corporation is the only vendor that can provide the requested software. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to steve.ashby@va.gov within five 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.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/26bc324c371e4af7a7b2a5ac03f97f64/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: VISN 23
- Record
- SN06861120-F 20231019/231017230045 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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