6640--Preventative Maintenance for Tecniplast Rack Washer and Bottle Filler

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Tecniplast USA Inc. for preventative maintenance services on the Tecniplast Rack Washer and Bottle Filler. The maintenance will be performed by Tecniplast service engineers, who are trained and certified to work on the equipment. The contract is for annual PM Service, and the authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source contracts when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Some key points to consider include: • The contract is for a proprietary system, and Tecniplast is the only manufacturer authorized to provide upgrades, service, and maintenance. • The system software has a proprietary nature, and the government believes that no other company possesses the knowledge necessary to maintain and validate the system. • Responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. • The NAICS code for this contract is 339112, and the PSC/FSC is 6640.