Notice of Intent

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR Part FAR 8.405-(6)(b)(1) only one source is capable of responding). The proposed source is Mortara Instrument, Inc. of 7865 North 86th St., Milwaukee, WI 53224. Naval Medical Center San Diego has a requirement for four (4) cardiac stress exercise monitoring systems and four (4) corresponding treadmill aerobic exercisers. This requirement is part of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) procurement. Only one award will be made as a result of this synopsis. The majority of the items required for the systems are available on Mortara Instrument's contract (V797P-30239). However, the following components are not available via their schedule: SunTech Tango M2 BP Monitor Kit (9922-019-50) and four (4) SunTech Tango Mount Kit for use with ELO 24" Touch monitor (9911-023-33). Upon delivery, the vendor shall be responsible for uncrating the unit/system, transporting it through the facility to the location of intended use for installation, and removing of all trash created in this process. If interim storage is required, the vendor shall make arrangements for the storage. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The system shall be compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to market and deliver medical products for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The claims made for the product shall comply with the regulations of the FDA with respect to products for marketing and delivery of a medical product for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The system shall be installed in compliance with OSHA requirements. There are not set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit technical data sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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. If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email product capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Letitia Shirey at letitia.r.shirey.civ@mail.mil. Closing date for challenges is no later than 2:00 PM ET on 16 April 2018. No phone calls will be accepted.