66--664-16-3-6143-0877 IVUS ILAB MOBILE CART

The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Diego CA Medical Center R&D Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Boston Scientific pursuant to FAR 6.302-1; for the procurement of a Intravascular Ultrasound System (IVUS) to image structures from within the cavity with significant detail to allow interventions. This equipment will support ongoing research projects of the San Diego VA Research Group. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Friday, September 23, 2016, 4:00, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Elaine DiBucci at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.