W--Endoscope lease-Detroit

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate with Olympus America, Inc. for the lease of various endoscopes to include a colonoscope, gastroscopes, duodenoscopes, and associated video equipment for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan 48201. The contract period is expected to run from date of award September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014 with two (2) one-year option periods. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). This procurement is based on the determination that the government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from only one source. __________ 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 August 2, 2011, will be considered. To be eligible for consideration, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration data base at www.ccr.gov. The NAICS Code is 339112. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit that CCR 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 Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Attention: Carole Soule, Contracting Specialist (90C), 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602, email at [email protected] or fax at 989-321-4957. Responses must be received no later than 3:30 pm, August 2, 2011. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.