65--Zettler Nurse Call Sys- Columbia MO VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office intends to negotiate a contract on a sole-source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 with SimplexGrinnell, 3787 Rider Trail South, Earth City MO 63045, as the only responsible source that can provide an extension to the existing Zettler Sentinel 500 nurse call system utilized within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital which is offered only by Simplex Grinnell. This system extension is for the operating room addition project. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government in the future. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these items. Responses may be submitted via email to [email protected] if the total file size is less than 5 pages. Capabilities statements will be maintained for future reference.