96--ROCK SALT FOR WINTER SEASON

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 Morton Salt, Inc. of Chicago, IL 60606-1743 for Multiple Deliveries of Rock Salt (minimum 50 ton deliveries) by truck equipped with conveyor over the Winter Season. Procurement is for the VAMC Battle Creek, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. NAICS Code 327999 applies. Period of Performance shall be the date of award, to completion. 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 October 20, 2011. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine (Network 11 Contracting Activity) 40 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M - Room 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.