65--Angiosculpt balloon catheters

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Angioscore, Inc., of Fremont, CA for furnishing and maintaining an inventory of Angiosculpt Balloons,Catheters and Scoring Balloon Catheters, on a consignment basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract/consignment agreement. NAICS 339112 applies, the small business size is 500 employees. The Contractor shall deliver to the VAAAHS, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, for the period from date of award through September 30, 2011 with two (2) additional year options. Supplies will be on consignment, the specified items to be used by the VAAAHS. Contractor shall ensure all items are available within ten (10) days of award. Items shall be stored in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Medicine Service. 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 with 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 3:30 on April 20, 2011. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, 2215 Fuller Road (54C), Attn: Karlyn Kucans, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Fedex or UPS to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.