65-- Retinal Imaging System OPTOS

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 Optos, Inc. of Marlborough, MA as the only source that can provide the ultra wide field retinal imaging system used in direct patient care . NAICS 339112 applies; the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Contractor shall provide The Ultra wide field retinal imaging system (Part #P200MA, Quantity 1ea , and all associated supplies, materials, supervision and technical support necessary to install the Ultra wide field retinal imaging system at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. 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 3:00 PM, EST on January, 16 2013. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to [email protected].