N065--CLC Patient Lift Motor Installation Service and Hardware Kit Portland VAMC

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center (VAMC), intends to enter into a Firm-Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Arjo, Inc., under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) and FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) (i), a contract, entitled " Portland VAMC CLC Patient Lift Motor Installation Service and Hardware Kits". This installation service will include the hardware kit required to install the new equipment, the replacement (installation) service, and all ancillary parts and labor needed to complete the installation. While Arjo does certify a select group of installers to install its ceiling lift products, this determination as to who may be best suited to install these lift motors is an internal process of Arjo and is an integral part of their internal quality assurance process. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price type

contract. If there are sources able to perform the requirement, they must respond by submitting a capability statement within 2 days of publication of this synopsis. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Proposals received within 2 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered for solicitations in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Deliveries should be hand carried or sent via other mail or package delivery services. No collect calls or facsimile transmissions will be accepted. Respondents may submit their capability statements via e-mail to the point of contact listed in this notice intent synopsis. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the Portland VAMC to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. The capability statement must be received in the NCO 20 contracting office on or before 17:00 PM EST on June 7, 2022. All questions must be submitted in writing and can be emailed to Dane Gift, Contracting Officer at dane.gift@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon 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. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in System for Award Management (SAM).