6515--Notice of Intent to Award Laerdal LSUS Simulation Kit VA Northern CA Healthcare System

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office in VISN 21 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price order to Laerdal Medical Corporation of Wappingers Falls, NY for the following items related to the Laerdal LSUS Simulation Kit. All quantities are one (1) each: LSUS SM3G upgrade kit probe, SW, tags. Includes LS tags, SonoSim LS Probe, SW and Quick Start Guide Laptop (US) LLEAP/PM/Ultrasound LSUS Trauma Care Bundle 10 cases/scenarios for SimMan. Includes 10 Trauma Care Cases and 10 TraumaCare Scenarios. For use with SonoSim Ultrasound Solution for SimMan Platform LSUS Cardiac Res Bundle 10 cases/scenarios for SimMan. Includes 10 Cardiac Resuscitation Cases and 10 Cardiac Resuscitation Scenarios. For use with SonoSim Ultrasound Solution for SimMan Platform LSUS Critical Care Bundle 10 cases/scenarios for SimMan. Includes 10 Critical Care Cases and 10 Critical Care Scenarios. For use with SonoSim Ultrasound Solution for Simman Platform Teach w Scenarios using L-S Ultrasound Solution 1 day course at customer site for up to 8 participants. Focuses on how to teach with preprogrammed scenarios with Laerdal-SonoSim Ultrasound Solution. Builds upon the Teaching with SimPad/LLEAP courses. These items will be used by the VA Northern California Healthcare System, Mather, CA Medical Center.1. The VA requires these goods and services to ensure the safety of patients in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source. There is only one source capable of providing the items and services because Laerdal is the only known source that can meet the Government s needs. There are no known authorized resellers or distributors. The Laerdal system is a simulation dummy owned by the VA and is used for staff training, and the required items are a kit that provides additional training for ultrasound simulation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees and the Federal Supply Code is 6515. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Laerdal is the only vendor that can provide the requested items and services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to contact@example.gov by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on August 14, 2020 with the subject line Laerdal LSUS Simulation Kit . Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contact Ron Donez, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov for information regarding this announcement.