65--BodyFIX System RAD/ONC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Elekta, Inc. for a BodyFIX System for Cone Beam CT/Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. NAICS 423450 applies. The Contractor shall provide complete BodyFIX System, designed to be used with the CBCT/SBRT upgrade from Varian Medical Systems for the linear accelerator with a minimum of one (1) year parts and labor warranty to include two (2) owner/operator/service manuals at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Radiation Oncology Service, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:30 pm on May 22, 2008. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn; Jennifer Deakin, Contracting Specialist, 2215 Fuller Road (54C), Ann Arbor, MI 48105.