68--BULK OXYGEN - INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE WITH INCUMBENT

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6, in support of the Asheville VA Medical Center intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Air Liquide Industrial US LP for Bulk Oxygen and Tank Rental. This sole source order will expire 9/30/2013 at which time the existing tanks that are at end of life and the site which requires replacement will be brought up to code allowing for competition. NAICS code 325120 applies to this procurement. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability, to include proof of distributorship of specified item(s) in providing the same product. Responses can be submitted to [email protected]. Responses received by 10:00 am on November 20, 2013 will be considered. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. No solicitation will be made available for this procurement. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.