66--BECKMAN COULTER MAINTENANCE

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Beckman Coulter for a maintenance and service agreement on the laboratory automation line which is linked to two (2) Beckman Coulter LXI and one (1) Beckman Coulter DXI. This maintenance agreement covers preventive maintenance, labor, parts and travel expenses. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Vendors who wish to identify their interest and ability to provide an alternate service plan that will meet the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, no later than 2:00 p.m. October 26, 2007. Such notification must include a complete description of the service agreement that is required including narrative and qualifications as described above. Responses may be sent to [email protected] or mailed to Kathleen Policicchio, Contracting Officer (04A1-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.