65--Stryker Instruments/equipment

The Dept. of Veteran Affairs, NCO 20, in support of Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC), intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed by FAR 19.1406(a)), with RC Consolidated Services for the procurement of OR Instruments/Tools manufactured by Stryker. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339112 and the size standard is 500 employees. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to James Mikell, Contract Specialist, [email protected]. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 1:00 pm PST, Thursday, June 30, 2014.