65--Maintenance /Service Contract for Anesthesia and Vaporizer Machines for John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Datex Ohmeda Inc. (dba GE Healthcare), 3030 Ohmeda Drive, Madison, WI 53718 for service and maintenance of anesthesia machines and vaporizer machines. NAICS 339112 applies. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must clearly indicate and show proof that they are a General Electric (GE) certified anesthesia machine technician and a General Electric (GE) certified vaporizer technician. Responses must also show proof that they can perform General Electric (GE) Assurepoint Planned Maintenance 2 8-9 and General Electric (GE) Vaporizer Efficacy Test. Responses must also clearly indicate they can provide General Electric (GE) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for their anesthesia machine and vaporizer machine service and maintenance. Responses must be emailed to [email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 PM EDST/EDT on September 28, 2015. No mail, or email, telephone inquiries with questions will be accepted.