6515--Intent to Sole Source Scott Technologies, Inc. 3M Scott Air Pak X3 Pro regulators and accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 2, plans to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Scott Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of 3M Air Pak X3 Pro regulators and accessories intended for use at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c), which applies when only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency's requirements and no other supplies or services are suitable. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 339113 and the size standard limits eligibility to businesses with up to 750 employees. No competitive solicitation will be issued, but interested parties may submit their interest and capability for consideration by the government by 1:00 pm Eastern on December 10, 2020, via email. This contract opportunity is not a request for competitive quotes but rather a notice that allows the government to determine whether it should proceed with a competitive procurement in the future based on responses received. The decision to bypass competition lies solely with the government. All inquiries regarding the procurement must be directed exclusively to the assigned Contract Specialist, Laura Egli, via email. The contract is associated with solicitation number 36C24221Q0286 and the contract office is located in Albany, NY. The government’s intent highlights the specialized nature of the equipment and the necessity to work with the identified source to meet the VA’s requirements efficiently.