The VA Medical Center, Togus, Maine intends to award sole source procurement with Philips Medical System. The clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-16. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain a Philips Patient Physiological Monitoring System (IntelliVue MP50) (under the authority of FAR 6.303-1). The Government intends to award a firm, fixed-price contract for the Physiological Monitoring System. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The applicable NAICS code is 446199 and applicable size standard is $6.5 M. The Government will consider all proposals received by 8:00 am EST on May 11, 2007. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail at
[email protected] or phone at 207-621-4805.