65--Craniomaxillfacial reconstruction set

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Alliant Healthcare Products under FAR 6.302 for purchase of craniomaxillofacial reconstruction set. The equipment will be used in the operating room. The Government believes that this is the only source capable of meeting the Government's requirements. These are for surgeries that involve plating for craniotomy cases and for facial such as orbital (under the eye) and for jaw procedures. These items are for plates and screws along with drill bits and instruments that are used for the insertion of the implants. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals; a solicitation package is not available. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition is attainable and more advantageous to the Government and must be received by the Contracting Officer, in writing, no later than Dec. 9, 2009 at 10am. Responses may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Jesse Rumbel, Contract Specialist, (90C-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. No telephone responses will be accepted. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion and authority of the Government. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.