MicroPace Stimulator Service & Maintenance Contract to Boston Scientific Corporation

Notice of Intent to Sole SourceTHIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Reference#: N0025920N0002. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government's needs, to:Boston Scientific Corporation300 Boston Scientific WayMarlborough, MA 01752The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219; the business size standard is $20,500,000.The objective of this sole source award is to procure service and maintenance on the MicroPace Stimulator system and components being utilized at Naval Medical Center San Diego.Boston Scientific Corporation is the only source that can perform repairs or upgrades to the system due to the proprietary nature of this equipment, no other company was found that has authorized third-party service providers.Additionally, parts

utilized in repairs are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/components in order to ensure maximal function and that liability and warranty on devices are intact.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work and are able to provide valid certification to provide service validated by Boston Scientific Corporation. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.Capability statements are due by 15:00 PM Local Time, Wednesday October 16, 2019. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Jhoana.a.bascon.civ@mail.mil . The email subject line shall state, "Naval Medical Center San Diego, Special Notice Number N0025920N0002."NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED Contact Information: Jhoana Bascon, Purchasing Agent, Phone 6195326784, Email JHOANA.A.BASCON.CIV@MAIL.MIL Office Address :Bldg 134800 Bob Wilson Drive San Diego CA 92134-5000 Location: Naval Medical Center San Diego Set Aside: N/A