NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Officer 2 (NCO2) intends to award a sole source open market purchase order to include four (4) option years to Howmedica Osteonics Corp doing business as dba Stryker Orthapaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2006 for a Mako Robotic Arm (EE 326471, SN ROB1602) service maintenance requirement at the Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. This requirement shall include hardware, firmware, installation, parts, labor, preventative maintenance, on-site response, loaner equipment, and replacement parts. NAICS code is 811210 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the Classification code is J065 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Supplies with a Small Business Size Standard of $30 million. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements above, may give written notice prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due on 08/23/2023 at 12:00pm EST. Responses shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski at Daniel.zielinski@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.

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