J--Maintenance and Repair of Biosense Webster Carto XP Mapping System

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 Biosense Webster. NAICS 339112 applies; the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The Contractor shall provide preventive maintenance and unlimited repairs of the Carto XP Mapping System located at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105, for the period from 1 October 2010 to September 30, 2011 with four (4) additional one (1) year options. 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 3:30 pm on September 17, 2010. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VAAAHS, Attn; Ken Silvers (Purchasing and Contracting 54C), 2515 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.