65--Image Stream Upgrade OR EQUIPT IDIQ - Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Great Lakes Acquisition Center is planning to award a sole source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of a Surgical Suite Operating Room Integration System. This contract will be awarded to Alliant Enterprises, LLC, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, under the authority of FAR 6.302-5, which allows for non-competitive procurement due to unique capabilities or circumstances. The procurement aligns with the applicable NAICS code 334510, which pertains to instruments and related products, and sets the size standard at 1,250 employees. Although this notice is not a formal solicitation or request for quotes, the government welcomes any expressions of interest or quotes within three days of the notice publication for consideration. The contract is titled "65--Image Stream Upgrade OR EQUIPT IDIQ - Intent to Sole Source" and was posted on February 9, 2018. The procurement is managed by the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The authority for sole sourcing stems from federal regulations permitting single-source awards when justified, emphasizing that the government retains full discretion on whether to compete the requirement after reviewing any responses. No formal solicitation will be issued for this procurement, underscoring the intent to proceed with Alliant Enterprises based on their responsibility and unique qualifications to provide the needed surgical suite integration system.