6515--Intent to sole source Hemodialysis Machines for the Jesse Brown VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a notice of intent to negotiate a limited source contract with Veterans Healthcare Solutions for the procurement of Siemens Hemodialysis Machines, intended for use at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center's Hemodialysis department. This contract aims to support end stage renal disease treatment within the hospital. The procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition based on the fact that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has identified only one authorized distributor for this product. The action aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) guidelines for single source awards. This notice is not a solicitation or a request for proposal but serves to gauge whether a competitive procurement process should be initiated, with the Government retaining full discretion on whether to proceed without competition. Interested parties were invited to submit questions or comments by a specified deadline, with all responses considered solely to determine the viability of competitive bidding. The Government clarified that it will not cover any costs related to response preparation. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 334510, which pertains to electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus. The point of contact for this procurement is Contracting Specialist Matthew Hohl, with communications directed to his email. The contract opportunity is managed by the Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 12, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.