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6515--Planmeca Dental X-Ray Intent to Sole Source
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Syracuse VA Medical Center, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price sole source contract to Planmeca for the supply and installation of the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus dental X-ray equipment. This sole source procurement is justified based on the necessity for brand name compatibility with existing Planmeca equipment and follows FAR regulations that limit the procurement to a single source. Market research confirmed that Planmeca is the sole authorized vendor and installer for this equipment, ensuring compliance with Veterans Health Administration policies that prohibit gray market items. This notice serves only as an intent to award and not a request for quotes, although capable vendors may submit capability statements for consideration by the government. All such submissions must be received by May 27, 2027, at 10:00 AM EST, directed to the contracting officer Patricia Tolini via email. The final decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government. The contract pertains to North American Industry Classification System code 339114 and will be managed through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02.
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The objective of this action is to Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus, detailed below, for existing Planmeca equipment. In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available due to the requirement for compatibility and therefore limits this requirement to a brand name only procurement. This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; Planmeca as the manufacturer and installer, has identified themselves as the only vendor authorized to provide installation and has expressed interested in fulfilling this requirement.
Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 10;00AM Eastern Standard Time on May 27, 2027. Responses to be submitted to Patricia Tolini, Contracting Officer at patricia.tolini@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.