Notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. via SAC mandatory national contract no. 36C10G22D0012. SOL: 36C24226Q0751 DUE: 07/03/2026 SET ASIDE: N/A NAICS: 334516 POP STATE: 30 Days ARO AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs; VA Healthcare System, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. Email: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov The Department of Veterans Affairs, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, intends to award a one-time firm fixed-price, sole source contract to Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) (1)(ii) to Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. located at 920 Winter Street Waltham, MA 02451 for their Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System. Background This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements for the one-time procurement of four (4) brand name only AquaC 20 Amp portable reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems with AAMI Water Profile Kit. The systems are required to support hemodialysis operations and to ensure a safe, AAMI-compliant water supply for patient care. The current portables require immediate replacement due to frequent, high-level bacterial contamination. Despite rigorous, in-depth disinfection and ongoing maintenance, the units advanced age and deterioration prevent effective sanitization. Scope Purchase of AquaC UNO RO 20 amp water purification system which includes equipment installation and training Specific Tasks The contractor shall furnish and deliver the following equipment: Four (4) AquaC 20 Amp Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems (Product No. 24-0970-1) Four (4) AAMI Water Profile Kits (Product No. 24-AAMI-0) The contractor shall provide complete installation of all four (4) AquaC RO units, including mounting on existing Marcor carts, plumbing connections, and system commissioning. The contractor shall provide on-site or training-center technical training for Medical Center clinical staff in accordance with the following parameters: Service: AquaC System Tech Training at Training Center (Product No. 111122) Initial training shall consist of a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, not to exceed forty (40) hours, for up to five (5) healthcare professionals. One (1) follow-up training session is included within the contract price. Training must be initiated within thirty (30) calendar days after system installation; the follow-up training must be initiated within ninety (90) calendar days after installation. Failure to initiate within these windows shall result in expiration of included training, and additional fees will apply. Additional attendees beyond five (5) and any additional training beyond initial plus one follow-up session are not included in this SOW and will incur additional charges. AquaC Salient Characteristics: System Type Portable, single-patient reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system Configuration Modular cart-mounted unit; compact design for bedside/in-unit placement Height 500 mm (1.64 ft)…