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J073--AETHON N&FS TUG Robotic System Service and Maint

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to ST ENGINEERING AETHON, INC. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), recognizing that ST ENGINEERING AETHON, INC. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required FDA-approved proprietary parts and software licenses for the Aethon N&FS TUG Robotic System Service and Maintenance. This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26322F0013 and associated with NAICS code 811219, entails services directly tied to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, ensuring the continuity and compatibility of essential robotic system maintenance and support. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, the agency welcomes submissions from other vendors if they believe they can meet the government’s full requirements. Any interested parties must provide capability statements, proposals, or quotations in writing within ten calendar days from the notice’s publication date to the designated contract specialist, Jean Cave. The agency will review any submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should proceed competitively, but the final decision to forego competition remains at the government's discretion. The contract will be managed out of the Network Contracting Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Sole source contract to ST ENGINEERING AETHON for FDA-approved robotic system maintenance.

NAICS

811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

MN

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AETHON N&FS TUG Robotic System Service and Maint - Notice of Intent

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
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Jean CaveContract Specialist

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This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to ST ENGINEERING AETHON, INC.with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because These services are provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Aethon Inc.) who provides FDA approved parts and software that are proprietary in nature. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 and the service code is J073. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that ST ENGINEERING AETHON, INC.is the only vendor that can provide the requested software licenses and support. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to jean.cave@va.gov@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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