J--Intent to Sole Source for Emergency Repair of a Siemen Mammography Machine

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate a Sole Source Award with Siemens, 186 Wood Avenue, S Iselin, NJ 08830, for a one-time emergency repair contract for a Siemens Mammography Machine under FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 335311. The repair including parts is estimated to be $150,000.00. Repair needs completed by 10/29/2013. In addition to this being an urgent procurement, this mammography machine has a warranty with Siemens that the VA does not want to void if replacing parts by another company. 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 11/1/2013 by 4:00 PM. Any information provided shall be furnished at no cost to the Government. Responses should be sent to [email protected] . No telephone responses will be accepted. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.