65--Dual Solvent Pump Operation Equipment; Installation; & Training

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Gilson, Inc., 3000 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562-1617, 608-630-4292, to purchase dual solvent pump operation equipment manufactured by Gilson, Inc., and to have Gilson, Inc. install and provide training for this equipment, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. It is essential to purchase the Gilson, Inc. equipment since the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has used the same HPLC equipment to measure superoxide and related molecular in their research projects in the past, and the dual solvent pumps uniquely match the government's current fluorescent detector, and therefore is needed to carry out the ongoing studies, and since no other companies offer the above mentioned unique features. It is also essential to have Gilson, Inc. install the equipment and provide training for the equipment, which no other company can provide. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 1/14/2009 C.O.B. Responses should be sent to [email protected] or faxed to Ronald Mazzei at (412) 954-4059. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (90C-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Ronald S. Mazzei, Contracting Officer, Ph: (412) 954-4028. Fx:(412) 954-4059