65--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE PULMONARY LAB EQUIPMENT

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Carefusion Corporation under FAR 6.302 for purchase of pulmonary function measurement equipment with whole body plethsymograph. The equipment will be used in the pulmonary function lab. The Government believes that this is the only source capable of meeting the Government's requirements. The equipment will provide HL7 interface ability and also interface with the sleep lab. This allows PFT results to be directly entered into CPRS. In addition, the dosimeter allows automatic measurement of the methacholine doses and prevents aerosol disposition to the environment. 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 September 30, 2009 at 10am. Responses may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Jennifer Hedge, 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.