J065--Reverse Osmosis Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (02) intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106(b) to obtain preventative maintenance and service to the reverse osmosis water purification system currently in use and located at the Buffalo VAMC. Base Period of performance: 04/01/2021 through 03/31/2022; with the provision of (4) option years. Basic description of the requirement: This requirement is for preventative maintenance, and services to the reverse osmosis water purification and deionizing system currently in use at the Buffalo VAMC. Work shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, supervision, tools, supplies, and any other items necessary to provide 100% maintenance services and repairs of the system, to include monthly and bi-monthly service preventive maintenance visits. The maintenance provider must be able to provide emergency repairs with a one (1) hour response time due to the critical nature of the equipment. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, and because the manufacturer s warranty will be voided if an unauthorized representative provides these parts, repairs and technical support, it is the determination of the Contracting Officer that the only reasonable source is Aqua Sciences, Inc. Place of Performance: Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 The NAICS code for this requirement is 811310- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $8.0M). Intended Source: AQUA SCIENCES INC 565 FILLMORE AVENUE TONAWANDA, NY 14150 DUNS: 175761972 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by February 22, 2021 at 14:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). 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 from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE REVERSE OSMOSIS 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 Contract Specialist, Jason Rundle at contact@example.gov. 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.