The Haag-Streit USA Eysi Surgical Simulator System INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE CORPS MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC

Special Notice Special Notice Page 3 of 3 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 3 The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville Medical Center and Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09 intends to issue and award a sole source, single award firm-fixed price type contract to CORPS MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC, for the Eyesi Surgical Simulator System from Haag-Streit USA, Inc., the sole manufacturer of this equipment.

This VA Medical Center is located at 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. It has been determined that through initial Market Research, only 1 (one) responsible source can provide the required equipment as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements .

Item # Description of Items Qty 0001 Eyesi Surgical Simulator System 1 EA 0002 Eyesi Surgical Complete Gold Software Plan 1 EA 0003 Simulation Eyesi CAT Spare Instrument Set 1 EA THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE. Telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to Scott Dickey by 11:00 am (CST), Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following:

1.Business Size and Socio-Economic Status: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a VIP verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at www.vetbiz.gov.

If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry.

2. Authorization to Perform: Prospective non-OEM contractors MUST provide an authorization letter from Haag-Streit USA, Inc. identifying they are authorized to provide the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/equipment. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to:

scott.dickey@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above.