6515--NOTICE_OF_INTENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 2), James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC), Bronx, New York, intends to procure on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)) from Standard Imaging. The JJPVAMC has a requirement for replacing existing Standard Imaging equipment, in particular the SuperMAX Electrometer and accessories. The intent is to procure through the small business OEM and distributor, Standard Imaging. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334510 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The FSC code for this procurement is 6515. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and/or services. All capability statements received by closing of this notification will be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to 36C24223Q0658 - Notice of Intent in the subject line. A determination not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price contract. Based on the above information, it has been determined that the appropriate procurement method is a sole source to the OEM and distributor, Standard Imaging.