J--Swissray Maintenance

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, intends to negotiate a commercial sole source contract with Swissray International Inc., pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is to obtain a maintenance agreement for the Swissray Equipment (Model: Expert 4000) located at the VA Medical Center, 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128. The procurement will specifically provide for ongoing parts, maintenance, and repair support to include proprietary software maintenance and updates. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. Period of performance will be from June 7, 2005 through June 6, 2006 with options for four (4) years beyond the base year. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten (10) days after the date of publication of this special notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All inquiries shall be in writing and addressed to: Sean Jackson, Contracting Officer, and transmitted via facsimile to (913) 758-6495 or email to [email protected]