Pneumatic Tubing System Upgrade and Preventative Maintenance

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)(1)(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Translogic for Pneumatic Tube System Upgrade and Preventative Maintenance for the Des Moines, Iowa VA Health Care System.

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the Translogic to ensure the safety of the veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source can provide the required services of a pneumatic tube system upgrade and preventative maintenance services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 621511 and the service code is J066.

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 Translogic is the only vendor that can provide the requested maintenance service for the pneumatic tube system upgrade and preventative maintenance.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to heather.soto@va.gov by 4:00 PM, April 15th, 2024. 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. Contact Heather Soto, Contract Specialist at heather.soto@va.gov or 319-688-3513 ext. 3513 for information regarding this announcement.