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 Purchase Order under the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) to the following contractor in support of Surgical Center in support of Fargo VA Medical Center, 2101 Els St N, Fargo ND, 58102 PROAIM Americas SAM UEI: KECHQ6LN3HN7 16024 Manchester Rd Ste 200 Ellisville, MO 63011-2195 This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 152 (3) and 40 U.S.C. 501, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Market research revealed that PROAIM America s is the authorized distributor of ERBE USA INC. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 (Medical Equipment and Accessories). While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder ERBE USA INC that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Christi Melendez, Contracting Specialist, at Christi.Melendez@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate Response Argon Coagulation Unit in subject line of e-mail. All responses need to be submitted by 06/04/2024 by 08:00am CST. 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 under authorities cited above.

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