65--Midas Rex System Neurosurgical Drill

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 Medtronic Inc. of Minneapolis, MN for Midas Rex pneumatic drill and associated parts. NAICS 334510 applies. The small business size standard is $7.0 Million. The Contractor shall provide the equipment and parts for the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 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 on January 10th, 2011. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Medical Center, Attn: Kimberly Morris (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.