X-RAY FILM PROCESSOR

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Eastman Kodak Company, 1187 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY for a Dry View 8900 Laser Imager and associated PACS and DICOM links for Satellite Outpatient Clinic located in Winston-Salem, NC. VISN 6 has standardized it’s X-Ray film, printers, and processors with Kodak under a VISN-wide Blanket Purchase Agreement. The Government intends to negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated date of award is July 13, 2004. Written inquires or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to 910-482-5226, Attn: Jeff Benton by July 12, 2004. Please reference 246-04-01563 on all inquires and comments.