Minneapolis VAMC Notice of Intent to Sole Source Hydronic Pump

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), to Bernard J. Mulcahy Company, Inc. Contractor shall provide hydronic pump, see statement of work below for details. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than July 12, 2024, 17:00 Central Time.

The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The following information must also be provided with any response: Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the required supplies.

If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2 identifying the item, the country of origin and whether it exceeds the domestic content requirements outlined in the FAR. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52). Identify your organization's socio-economic category.

Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)). When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent.

If after July 12, 2024, 17:00 Central Time no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Bernard J. Mulcahy Company, Inc. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Theresa Thunder, who can be reached at theresa.thunder@va.gov STATEMENT OF WORK Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System Purchase Bell & Gossett Hydronic Pump Statement of Work: Purchase 1 Bell & Gossett hydronic pump/motor assembly that meets the following salient characteristics: B&G Vertical Split Case Pump Series VSX-VSC, Model 5 x 6 x 13-1/2B, BF, 25 HP, 230/460/3/60 Motor, Left hand rotation 1800 RPM, Inverter Duty, NEMA Premium w/Shaft Grounding Rings, 10.625" Impeller, Unitized EPR-Carbon/SiC (Standard) Seal BG 587 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) 105 ft lift capacity.

Delivery Address: Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Heath Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 Delivery hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am 3:00 pm. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or federal holidays listed below:

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