J--Notification of Intent to Sole Source

The VA Network 2 Contracting Office intends to enter into sole source procurement with Cardinal Health Software Service Care Plan for the Alaris System with the Guardrails Suite MX Software. This proposed contract action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(2) which states "The existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes; the control of basic raw material; or similar circumstances, make the supplies and services available from only one source", only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect. This procurement is for Cardinal Health Software Service Care Plan for the Alaris System with the Guardrails Suite MX Software. The Software Service Care Plan keeps the Alaris System up-to-date by providing access to the latest Guardrails Suite MX applications, enhancements and upgrades.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely by the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. Inquires will only be accepted by email at [email protected].