Z--INSTALLATION OF ANODES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Oscar W. Larson Company for design, installation and testing of new anodes. NAICS 237120 applies; the small business size standard is $33.5 million dollars. The Contractor shall provide design services, installation, testing and inspection services for anodes for a repaired underground tank at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 pm on July 18 2013. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to [email protected].