Intuitive Robotic Software Upgrade

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for the single purchase of Intuitive Robotic Software Upgrade at the following medical center: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104-4551 The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price contract with Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 1020 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, UEI PHMMJPNSNZV5.

This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services and in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) Competition Requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the only authorized servicing agent for the Da Vinci Xi Table Motion Upgrade-SK0150, and all related equipment and software at the location provided above.

The contractor maintains sole proprietorship. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 513210 Software Publishers. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $47 Million. The PSC code is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes.

Interested vendors who can meet this requirement (draft SOW is attached), should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 08/28/2024 by 10:00 AM DST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist.

E-mail: eleanor.robbins@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.