VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

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 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 Contract To Herc-u-lift For Jlg Boom Lift Repair Services. Va Requires These Services 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 Herc-u-lift Is The Only Local Repair Shop That Can Fulfill The Need Due To Location Of The Shop In Relation To The St. Cloud Va Healthcare System (within 100 Miles). Market Research Revealed That There Are No Other Local Commercial Repair Shops Within A 100 Mile Radius That Can Provide The Needed Services. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For This Requirement Is 811310 And The Service Code Is J023. 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 Herc-u-lift 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 Savannah.weberg@va.gov Within Seven Calendar Days After Publication Of This Notice. 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.