65--Da Vinci Robot Surgical Instruments

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Intuitive Surgical Inc.950 Kiefer Rd Sunnyvale, CA 94086, to purchase Surgical Instruments to be used in the Da Vinci Robot using NAICS Code 339112 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. These are very specific surgical instruments used for operations and surgical procedures. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 7/23/2010 C.O.B.. Responses should be sent to [email protected] or faxed to Jesse Rumbel at (412) 954-5670. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Specialist, (90C-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact Jesse Rumbel Jesse.Rumbelva.gov Contract Specialist VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM;UNIVERSITY DRIVE C;PITTSBURGH PA 15240