6515--INTEND TO SOLE SOURCE Philips IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 6, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Philips Healthcare North America Corporation for the IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3 to be utilized at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This decision is based on the determination that Philips is the exclusive provider of this specific medical device, and therefore, the procurement will proceed without competitive bidding under FAR 13.106-1(b). Although this notice is not a solicitation, businesses that believe they can supply the IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3 are invited to submit written notices with supporting evidence demonstrating their capabilities by September 27, 2022. The Government will consider these submissions but retains the sole discretion to proceed without further competition. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C24622Q1222 and falls under NAICS code 334510, which relates to the manufacture of medical equipment. Interested parties may direct inquiries via email to the Contracting Officer, Ronnie Gregory, at [email hidden], with no telephone requests accepted. The purchase aims to support the Richmond VA Medical Center, and responses received by 1:00 PM EST on September 23, 2022, will also be considered. The contracting office is located in Hampton, VA, and all communications regarding this acquisition will be managed through the designated government point of contact.