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6515--Eye Cube System | Cape G (PB)

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36C25522Q0338Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract to Ellex, Inc. for the provision of the Tango A/B-Scan Ultrasound eye probes, specialized ophthalmic equipment used for diagnostic measurements in optometry. This equipment, known as the Eye Cube System, is exclusively manufactured, distributed, and serviced by Ellex, making it a unique supply available solely through this company. The contract will be firm-fixed price and one-time, with the place of performance at the VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, which covers other surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but an announcement to identify potential sources capable of providing this equipment should sole sourcing not be justified. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by June 13, 2022, demonstrating their relevant experience, business information, and past performance in providing similar equipment. The government will review these responses but retains discretion over whether to pursue competition. If no viable alternative sources emerge, the VA will negotiate directly with Ellex, Inc. Verbal inquiries and proposals are not accepted, and costs for submission will not be reimbursed. The designated contracting specialist for this procurement is Lisa Fischer, who can be reached via the provided contact information.

General Info

VA plans sole source contract with Ellex, Inc. for exclusive Tango A/B-Scan Ultrasound eye probes.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

36C25522Q0338 - Eye Cube System (Cape G)

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Low

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PostedJun 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Office AddressLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Contacts

Lisa FischerContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901 FAR Part 13.106-1 (b) (2); Soliciting from a Single Source because they are a unique supply available from only one source Ellex, Inc. 7138 Shady Oak Road, Minneapolis, MN 55344. Ellex Inc., will provide the equipment of Tango A/B-Scan Ultrasound eye probes used in optometry to provide diagnostic data on the measurement of the eye, and the warranty which includes software upgrades as needed on the Eye Cube System. The Ellex Tango A/B Scan Ultrasounds combination system is an exclusive sole-source ophthalmic laser instrument manufactured, distributed, and serviced by Ellis, Inc. The place of performance is for the Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Poplar Bluff at the Cape Girardeau, MO location of 711 Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. The NAICS code for these items is 339113 (Other Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price one-time contract. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT June 13th, 2022, at 1:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), and UEI Number. 2) Statement of Capability that demonstrates ability of providing the item in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirement (SOW) and past performance in providing this type of equipment. Include examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. This notice is to assist the NCO 15 in determining SOURCES ONLY. This announcement is not a request for proposals or quotations. The Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information in response to this announcement. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C25522AP3000, Notice of Intent. If after June 13th, 2022, if no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Ellex, Inc. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contracting Specialist, Lisa Fischer who can be reached at: contact@example.gov.