46--Notice of Intent to Procure Lab Water System

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Siemens Water Technologies; 601 South Snoqualmie Street, Seattle, WA 98018 to furnish and install a Laboratory Water System to include: (18) Pure tab option S7; (18) Tank 25 Liter W/5 Level Switches; and (18) Feed Pump 115V 60HZ to be installed in Bldg 13. This procurement will be accomplished in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition to allow for standardization of water systems throughout the medical center; ensuring valid and consistent scientific research results. This notice is not a request for offers and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest by submitting a written response to this published notice by December 15, 2006. Responses received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is within the sole discretion of the Government. Written inquiries or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to (206) 764-2565: Attn: Filida Enoch. The anticipated date of award is January 1, 2007.