J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source to GE Healthcare . Service GE Imaging Equipment.

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to solicit and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with a 12-month base and (4) 12-month option periods to: GE Precision Healthcare LLC 3000 North Grandview BLDG Waukesha, WI 53188 UEI SAM: E99HA2K3YTG8 This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8 and Limiting Sources, as authorized by FAR 8.405-6. The Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, John L. McClellan VAMC is currently seeking a service plan for the GE Precision Radiological Equipment. General Electric (GE) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the GE MR 1.5T Signa Artist S/N: 501661VA450, GE MR Magnet/Cryogen S/N: 501661VA450C, GE CT Optima CT660 (128 slice) S/N: 501257CT32, GE CT Optima CT660 (64 slice) S/N: 501257CT64, and Riello Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) S/N: AR29AP814310011. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel expenses, tools, equipment inspection, personnel, service/maintenance, and parts required for the maintenance and services of this equipment. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Size Standard $34 Million. It is VHA policy that health care facilities providing care to our nation s Veterans maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory standards that demonstrate the provision of safe advanced standard quality-oriented health care delivery. Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that GE Precision Healthcare LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the required service plan for maintenance and service for critical GE Radiology Equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with an AUTHORIZATION LETTER from the (OEM) GE, communicating authorization to support its Radiology Equipment, capability to provide an onsite GE technician, maintenance, service, OEM parts, and supplies. Contractor shall be an authorize contractor, trained technician, possess licenses and certification for GE proprietary equipment and services to meet all Government requirements and objectives. The Government reserves the right to verify any documentation submitted with the original equipment manufacturer.  Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Carolyn Bennett, carolyn.bennett1@va.gov no later than October 22, 2024, 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include "36C25625Q0028 Notice of Intent" in the subject line. Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.