J--Philips Mosaic Pet Scan Maintenance

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, intends to negotiate a commercial sole source contract with Philips Medical Systems pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is to obtain a maintenance agreement for the Philips Mosaic Pet Scan Equipment located at the VA Medical Center, 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201. The procurement will provide for ongoing parts, maintenance, and repair support to include proprietary software maintenance and updates. Period of performance will be June 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 with options for four (4) years beyond the base period of performance. 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 5 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]