65--Sole Source Equipment Buy Orthopedic Imaging Table Mizuho

This is not a solicitation, but a Notice of Contract Action. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Boise Idaho, VISN20 Contracting Office, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) equipment purchase order to Mizuho Orthopedics Systems Inc. The Orthopedic Imaging Table System in question will be utilized at the Boise VA Medical Center. Under the authority of USC 2304 (c) (1) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a) (ii), the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. Inquires should be directed no later than, 12:00 PM, 29 August, 2008 referencing VA-260-08-RI-0456 to John MacBride, Contract Specialist, 208-422-1378, [email protected]. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice and determine if another firm is fully qualified to fulfill the Boise VA Medical Center requirement. Note: If documents are sent via e-mail, the contractor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by calling Acquisitions at (208) 422-1378. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Contracting Office Address: Boise VAMC 500 W. Fort Street, Bldg 34 Boise, ID 83702 Places of Performance: Boise VAMC 500 W. Fort Street Boise, ID 83702