65--Required equipment for patient positioning and immobilization for use with the activation of the second CIVCO linear accelerator.

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 MEDTEC, Inc. doing business as CIVCO Medical Solutions, 1401 8th Street SE, Orange City, IA 51041 for patient positioning and immobilization equipment compatible with the existing CT/SIM suite and the linear accelerator suite. 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 be received no later than 2:00 pm EDST/EDT on August 22, 2011. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Rose Reyburn (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or for express mail delivery use Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Rose Reyburn, Lobby M/Suite M2200, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.