J--SCRUB-EX MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT BASE + 4 OPTION YEARS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) intends to negotiate a Sole Source commercial item services contract to Innovative Product Achievements (IPA). The requirement is for Linen Management Software and maintenance of IPA Scrub-Ex Linen Dispenser and Receiver system. The Scrub-Ex machines are already located at the VA Medical Center in Hampton, VA 23667. Maintenance includes all transportation, labor, unlimited software updates and support, unlimited hardware upgrades, parts, onsite service and unlimited telephone support; maintain and ensure the proper operation of the Hampton VAMC located in the Surgery Suite; perform one scheduled Preventative maintenance (clean, inspect, adjust and make necessary repairs) visit in March 2012; provide necessary training to Linen personnel on proper equipment operation. The period of performance for this requirement is January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This proposed procurement is for supplies or services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 19, 2011 4 PM EST. 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. Point of contact Lori D. Miller, Contract Specialist: FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mail contact@example.gov.