J035--Intent to Sole Source EMERGENCY Laundry Feeder Maintenance Repair FARGO VA Health Care System

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 G. A. Braun, INC. The VA requires the repair for Braun Maintenance Repair Laundry Feeder, in accordance 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 of the emergent nature and short suspense window. Market research revealed that Preferred G. A. Braun, INC is the original equipment manufacturer and is the available vendor with the ability to complete the repairs quickly. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811310 and the service code is J035. 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 G. A. Braun, Inc is the first available vendor that can provide the requested service on such a short suspense. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Alberta.Mickells@va.gov within three 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.