--Intent to Award Sole Source

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, it is the Government's intent to award a sole source to Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) Inc., 2150-F Northmont Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096-5832 for the purchase of a one-year maintenance and support plus three option years, for a Toshiba 64 Slice CT Scanner. Maintenance and support includes coverage hours, Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, excluding Federal Holidays; preventative maintenance, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, excluding Federal Holidays and includes 12 PMS per contract Year; response time is standard 30-minute phone response, standard 4-hour on-site response; Uptime Guarantee is 98%; parts will be replaced when deemed necessary by TAMS, excluding disposables, accessories, options or upgrades not listed in the terms and conditions; glassware is covered and will be replaced at no additional charge for the duration of the agreement. TAMS is the sole manufacturer and certifier of the Toshiba 64 Slice CT Scanner. This is not a formal solicitation. This synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no challenges to acquire these items are received by 8:00 am, EST, 20 May 2008, the government reserves the right to execute an award without publishing a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to [email protected] no later than time and date noted above.