65--Sirona Dental Xray Equipment

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport LA intends to enter into a sole source contract with Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (DUNS: 017946604) for the purchase of Sirona Orthophos Digital and Panoramic Peri-Apical X-Ray Systems for a new 2 story Dental Clinic with 16 Dental Operatories to include 16 wall boxes, monitors and other peripherals, a dedicated server with 55 licenses, installation, and shipping and handling. A single award purchase order is under consideration the value of which shall not exceed $357,159.00. This announcement constitutes the only notice issued; a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.301, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been approved in support of this acquisition. The NAICS 423450 applies with a size standard of 100 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses to this notice by 4:00 p.m. (CST) October 18, 2012. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.