65--Pharmacy 2000 Upgrades

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to McKesson Automated Prescription System, Inc. 5278 Bluebird Lane; Alexandria LA 71303 for purchase of a Pharmacy 2000 AccuScript III Robot CPU hardware and software equipment and Power Edge 2800 B Server for upgrade and installation at six (6) VA medical facilities within VISN 20. This acquisition will be accomplished using commercial items procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 12 and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for Other Than Full & Open Competition. This notice is not a request for offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is within the sole discretion of the Government. The anticipated date of award is August 31, 2005. Written inquires or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to (206) 764-2565, Attention Filida Enoch.