Intent to Sole Source Brady LINK360 Lockout Tagout

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i), Special documentation requirements. The intended contractor is Brady Worldwide Inc., located at 6555 W Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223-4634.

The Department of Veteran Affairs Central California Healthcare System (VACCHS) is seeking to negotiate a sole source award to Brady Worldwide Inc. for Brady LINK360 Lockout Tagout services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Product of Service Code for this requirement is N042 Installation of Equipment Fire, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $19.0 million. This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.

The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov with 36C26124Q0423 Brady LINK360 Lockout Tagout services referenced in the subject line. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the 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