6525--Intent to Sole Source Four Brand Name Only Zeiss Cirrus Photo (Model 600) RETINAL ANALYZER SYSTEMS-36C249-21-AP-0765 - To Include Forum Software License and Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 09, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed contract for four Zeiss Cirrus Photo (Model 600) Retinal Analyzer Systems to Proaim Americas, LLC., 16024 Manchester Road Suite 200, Saint Louis, MO 63011-2195. The contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source. A Justification for Single Source Awards for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The anticipated award date is January 19, 2021. The contractor will provide four Zeiss Cirrus Photo (Model 600) Retinal Analyzer Systems, forum software licenses and equipment installation to the Memphis VA Medical Center. This is a brand name only requirement needed to interface with Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) software programs already in use at the VA hospitals throughout VISN 9. These services will be performed at the Memphis VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. NAICS code: 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard 1,250 Employees) PSC: 6525 Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and must submit a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses must submit a self-certifying statement that their company meets all criteria established IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) thus demonstrating compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C24921Q0090 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Jennifer Harper, Contract Specialist, by email at contact@example.gov NO LATER THAN January 12, 2021 @ 2:00PM CST. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.