65--Intent to Procure Sole Source - ManoScan Manometry System -FY08 Equip

Intent to Procure Sole Source: This is a notice of intent of the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas to negotiate sole source with Sierra Scientific Instruments, Los Angeles, California for their patented ManoScan 360 High-Resolution Manometry System and AccuTrac Impedance pH System. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the specific equipment that will satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by July 10, 2008, 2:00pm central time. Such capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. No solicitation will be made available and all information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. A determination by the government not to open this requirement to competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected]; telephone inquiries will not be accepted, nor will responses received after July 10, 2008, 2:00pm central time.