6525--GE VENUE GO R3 ULTRASOUND - Intent to Sole Source

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of Syracuse VA Medical Center intend to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to a verified service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB). This action is in compliance with FAR Part 13 and authorized by the Veterans Affairs Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) 819.7008, Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Name of Contractor: TrillaMed, LLC Street Address: 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 366. City, State, Zip: Bingham Farms, MI 48025 The objective of this action is to procure GE Healthcare items as detailed below. In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available and therefore limits this requirement to a brand name only procurement. The compatibility with existing units excludes other brands for this purchase. The proposed GE Healthcare device for purchase uses the same scanning probes as other similar devices by this manufacturer that the Syracuse VAMC currently retains, and thus scanning probes currently owned by the Syracuse VAMC can be interchanged with this newly purchased device allowing for flexibility in clinical use, and back-up in case of equipment downtime and need for repairs. GE Healthcare is the current manufacturer of the ultrasound equipment used within inpatient Spinal Cord Injury unit, thus the clinicians utilizing this proposed device are trained and accustomed to the format and capabilities offered by the devices produced by this manufacturer which enhances clinical accuracy in use. MANUFACTURER MODEL DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT GE Healthcare H8041VW Venue Go R3 Focus Package with 7-year Remote Technical and Clinical Support 1 EA GE Healthcare H40462LF L8-18i-RS Linear Array Probe 1 EA GE Healthcare H48062AB L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe 1 EA GE Healthcare H45181PC Venue Go B&W Sony Printer UP-D898DC Kit 1 EA GE Healthcare H45181SP Venue Go Small Probe Insert 1 EA GE Healthcare H8041VE Venue Go Cart 1 EA Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; TrillaMed, LLC has been identified as the sole service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) distributor for GE Healthcare products. VAAR 819.7008 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business shall be used as a supplemental authority for this action. This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501. 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 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 13, 2023. Responses to be submitted to Tracy Vega, Contract Specialist at contact@example.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. 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.