Da Vinci S HD Surgical System Maintenance

The 802d Contracting Squadron intends to award a Sole Source firm fixed price purchase order to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. for software and maintenance support for the Da Vinci S HD Surgical System at Lackland AFB, TX in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a). The Period of Performance (POP) for this requirement is 22 October 2013 through 21 October 2014 with one (1) additional option year. This requirement is being awarded to this vendor because Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the manufacturer for the Da Vinci Surgical System which is the sterilization system currently installed and in use at Lackland AFB. Dually, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is in-fact the only source available, due to the proprietary nature of this service. The Government's obligation under this purchase order is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this purchase order and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The NAICS code of this procurement is 339112 and the size standard is 500 employees. This notice is neither a request for quotes nor a solicitation of offers; however, all proposals received within three days after date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed and considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Responses must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All information submitted should support the vendor's capability to provide the service required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Any interested party may inquire with the below point of contacts. Response date indicated is the date this notice closes/anticipated award date for this Sole Source requirement. Ms. Lois Ward, Contract Specialist, at 210-671-1747 or Mr. Stephen S. Kelly, Contracting Officer, at 210-671-9916, 802d Contracting Squadron/LGCC, 1655 Selfridge Ave., Lackland AFB, TX 78236.