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DESCRIPTION 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. Thi... DESCRIPTION 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) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc as Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc is the only vendor of the TAA compliant V. Mueller heritage line of instrumentation. The VA requires surgical instrument repair and preventive maintenance of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the repair services are unique to Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc. Market research revealed that Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc. is the only certified surgical instrument repair and preventive maintenance of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) authorized by the manufacturer. Additionally, Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc. is the only manufacturer that can provide the required repairs for the equipment. The Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) are routinely used by the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is J065. 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 Steris Instrument Management Services, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to melissa.garrett@va.gov by November 21, 2023. 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.