Z--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan hereby gives its notice of intent to negotiate and award a sole source to D.J. Conley & Associates, Troy, Michigan. This proposed action is for the additional new boiler transmitters and VSD upgrades for existing Cleaver Brooks System. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) only one responsible source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See number note 22. Firms that believe they can meet the VAs requirements must submit proof to the Contracting officer not later than July10, 2008, 2:30 pm Eastern standard time to be considered. All information shall be at no cost or obligation to the Government.