Intent to Award on Sole Source basis - Preventive Maintenance

The Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) within the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the Authority of FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, with Physio-Control, Incorporated of Redmond, WA for Preventive Maintenance and Calibration services of LIFEPAK 12, LIFEPAK 15 and LIFEPAK 1000 Monitor/Defibrillators used in the response effort for Super Storm Sandy in New York and New Jersey. A contract vehicle for annual PM on a fixed-price basis currently exists with Physio-Control for the LIFEPAK equipment utilized by OPEO but this one-time service is required to return the items to top condition post deployment. It is the understanding of ASPR that the manufacturer, Physio-Control, Inc. , requires all maintenance to be performed by Physio-Control, Inc, and that no other entities are authorized to provide these services. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice is not a request for quotations. No solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Any firm who believes it is capable of meeting ASPR's requirement as stated herein may submit a response, which if received by the response date, will be considered. All questions and/or responses must be directed to Forest Crumpler via email at forest.crumpler@hhs.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition 811219, with a size standard of $19 Million.