J065- Stryker Endoscopy ProCare for GI Equipment Service & Preventative Maintenance

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, Houston, Texas 77056, intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, to Stryker, located at 5900 Optical Ct., San Jose, CA 95138. The contractor shall provide support services including on site repairs, telephone response, preventive maintenance, updates, hardware and firmware support, installation, parts, and labor for the Stryker Endoscopy ProCare system supporting GI equipment. This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations. Due to the unique characteristics and proprietary nature of the equipment