6515--Planmeca Dental X-Ray Intent to Sole Source

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of Syracuse VA Medical Center, intend to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to: Name of Contractor: Planmeca Street Address: 9115 Hage Road City, State, Zip: Indianapolis, IN 46256 The objective of this action is to Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus, detailed below, for existing Planmeca equipment. In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available due to the requirement for compatibility and therefore limits this requirement to a brand name only procurement. This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; Planmeca as the manufacturer and installer, has identified themselves as the only vendor authorized to provide installation and has expressed interested in fulfilling this requirement. Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 10;00AM Eastern Standard Time on May 27, 2027. Responses to be submitted to Patricia Tolini, Contracting Officer at patricia.tolini@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.