6515--Intent To Sole Source Sleep Lab system for the Hines VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a notice of intent to negotiate a limited sole source contract with Natus, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, for upgrading the Sleepworks System/Equipment at the Hines VA Medical Center. This action follows FAR 13.106-1(b) guidelines for single source awards due to the lack of an authorized distributor for this specific equipment. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation and does not request proposals or quotes, but rather serves to gauge interest and determine if a competitive procurement should proceed. Responses to this notice will only be used to decide on the need for competition, and the government reserves full discretion in making that determination. Additionally, the government will not cover any costs incurred in response to this notice. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334510, which pertains to the manufacturing of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus. Questions or comments regarding the notice must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer, Matthew Hohl, by the specified deadline of May 23, 2022. The contract opportunity is managed by the Network Contract Office 12 located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all communications should reference the notice of intent number 36C25220Q0478. This procurement approach ensures that the VA maintains sole source contracting where justified while allowing for potential competitive processes if deemed necessary.