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The Department of Veterans' Affairs at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, intends to award a sole source contract to Autovalet Systems LLC, based in Fairfax, Virginia, for upgrading three existing Autovalet MK 7 machines to the newer MK 8 standards. These machines are automated systems used for securely storing, issuing, and tracking hospital employee uniforms. The upgrade is expected to extend the machines' operational life, improve reliability, and reduce maintenance needs, while also saving over 30% compared to purchasing new units. Installation of the upgrade will take less time than complete removal and replacement, minimizing downtime for the hospital. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source negotiations without a competitive proposal process. Although this notice is not a solicitation for bids, the government will consider any information received by 2:00 p.m. EST on September 19, 2007, to determine if competitive procurement is necessary. The contract falls under NAICS code 333311 for factory machinery manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. No solicitation documents are available, and inquiries must be submitted via email or fax as telephone requests will not be accepted.

General Info

Department of Veterans' Affairs awards sole source contract to upgrade Autovalet MK 7 machines.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

333311 - Automatic Vending Machine Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedSep 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital (JAHVH) located in Tampa, FL intends to solicit and negotiate with Autovalet Systems LLC, Fairfax, VA, the procurement of the upgrade of three currently installed and operational Autovalet machine MK 7 to the new MK 8 standards. The Autovalet machine is an automated system for uniform distribution that securely stores, issues and tracks uniforms used by hospital employees. A savings of over 30% is expected by upgrading the current systems instead of acquiring new units. This upgrade will improve the existing system by extending its life and reducing maintenance requirements. It will also increase reliability and ease of service. Upgrade installation will be completed in less time than removal and new unit install, reducing out of service time for the hospital. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received by 2:00 p.m. EST, 19 September 2007, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS 333311 with a size standard of 500 employees. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. Interested parties may e-mail, contact@example.gov, or fax +1 (555) 000-0000.