65--Instruments for DaVinci Robotic System

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 Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 1266 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This is for DaVinci Surgical Instruments for the VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. NAICS 339112, size standards 500 employees 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 be received no later than 10:00 am on March 1, 2013. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Kellie Theisen (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.