Endoscopic Reprocessing Sink

Notice of Intent to Sole Source THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Reference#: N0025921N0091. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government's needs, to: Pure Processing, LLC 130 E ST Charles RD Unit C Carol Stream, Illinois 60188-2059 The Pure Processing, LLC Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113; the business size standard is 750. The objective of this sole source award is to procure a new endoscopic reprocessing sink to replace the current setup at Gastroenterology Department. This new processing sink has 2 individual sink bays that are approximately 24 inches deep which allow for the sink to be within Joint Commission regulations. The sink that they currently has only two bays, under infection control standards set forth by both Olympus America (The manufacturer of the department endoscopes) as well as the Joint Commission, they are required to have 2 bays, one for each stage of cleaning. This sink being height adjustable will aid in preventing injuries to the staff, reducing risk of injury from slip and falls and repeatedly bending and stooping. Until the current situation is corrected with the requested equipment, the department will be unable to meet the infection control standards. The sink listed is vital to the function of the department as well as the safety of the patients and staff. Pure Processing, LLC specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.) Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources and the proposed contractor's unique qualifications. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work and are able to provide valid certification to provide service validated by Pure Processing, LLC. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order. Capability statements are due by 12:01 PM Pacific Time, September 19, 2021. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: contact@example.gov . The email subject line shall state, - Naval Medical Center San Diego, Special Notice Number N0025921N0091. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED