65--Binocular Indirect Ophthalmic Microscope (BIOM4)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Orlando, Florida, intends to award a sole source commercial purchase order to Insight Instruments, Inc., PO Box 3239, Stuart, FL. This proposed action is for the purchase of two (2) BIOM4C Wide Angle Viewing Systems for the Orlando VAMC. The VA intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer with 5 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses are due by January 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112. Point of contact for questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Patricia Reynolds, Purchasing Agent via email at [email protected].