2420--John Deere X738 Tractor - Intent to Limit Sources

Special Notice Special Notice Page 2 of 2 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 2 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIMIT SOURCES Description: This is a Notice of Intent to Limit Sources to Brand Name Only announcement. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated for this effort. Purpose and Objectives: The VISN 02, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a limited sources procurement with Deere and Company and any potential sources who can meet the requirement for two (2) John Deere X738 Tractors for the VAWNYHS Buffalo and Batavia Campuses. Deere & Company has been determined as the only one responsible source at this phase of our research as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106. The anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Government s intent to solicit and award a limited sources purchase of these items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. The NAICS code is 333112 Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing. The Product Service Code is 2420 Tractors, Wheeled. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12 and 13. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by 15 USC 637, USC 1708, and implemented by FAR 5.201(a). For additional information regarding this action, please contact the POC as indicated below. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government to limit competition for this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Place of Performance: Buffalo VA Medical Center located in Buffalo, NY. Point of Contact: Tracy Vega, Contract Specialist contact@example.gov. If you are an entity with the capability to meet the government s requirement, please respond to this notice with your company s name, POC for Government Sales, Company Website, and a Capability Statement that demonstrates that you are an entity regularly engaged in the sale of the items we seek under the NAICS code 333112. Provide your business size under this NAICS as well as proof of your active SAM registration. Failure to provide this supporting information could affect the contract specialist s ability to find you as an interested and capable party. Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST May 31, 2023. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to contact@example.gov.