65--SOLE SOURCE FOR EYES I SIMULATOR PLATFORM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, with Oculus, Inc., 2125 196th Street S.W., Lynnwood, WA, for one EYESI Simulator Platform and all associated equipment, hardware, software, instruments, training. The Government has determined that only one source can satisfy the Agency's requirement and intends to negotiate with Oculus. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any manufacturer that determines it can meet the requirements may give written notice via e-mail to [email protected] by close of business on Friday, September 21, 2007. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement, at no cost or obligation to the Government. All responses received will be evaluated, however the information received will be used solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. If no responses are received, the VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, will proceed with a sole source procurement to Oculus.