W--SAGINAW VAMC ENDOSCOPE LEASE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate with Olympus America, Inc. for the lease of Endoscopes and related equipment for the Saginaw VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 46802. The contract period is expected to start 1 October 2014 through 30 September 2015 with two (2) option years. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This procurement is based on the determination that the government's minimum needs can best be satisfied from only one source in accordance with the National IPT mandate. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses received on or before 4 September 2014, will be considered. To be eligible for consideration, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base at www.sam.gov. The NAICS Code is 339112. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit that SAM website and register as soon as possible to avoid delays should they be selected for a contract award. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail address provided. Responses must be submitted in writing to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn:, Robert Kay, Contract Specialist (90CSC), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, or email at [email protected], or fax at 734-845-3268. Responses must be received no later than 3:30PM EST, 4 September 2014. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.