65--MIZUHO OSI ADVANCED CONTROL BASE - SOLE SOURCE-MIZUHOORTHOPEDIC SYSTEMS INC.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MizuhoOsi 30031 Ahern Avenue, Union City, CA 94587 for a Mizuho OSI Advanced Control Base. This base is for the Mizuho OSI Modular Table System. This is a table that has several interchangeable tops using only one frame. The Advanced Control Base allows the table to be used with five other OSI surgical table tops. The Advanced Control Base can only be utilized with the Mizuho OSI Modular Table System. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Vendors who wish to identify their interest and ability to provide an alternative item that will meet the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, no later than August 11, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Such notification must include a complete description of the equipment that is required including narrative and capabilities as described above. Responses may be sent to [email protected] or mailed to Kathleen Policicchio, Contracting Officer, (04A1-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.