J--GE QXI Lightspeed CT Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, intends to negotiate a commercial sole source contract with GE Medical (HealthCare) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is to obtain a maintenance agreement plan for the GE QXI Lightspeed CT Scanner Equipment located at the Columbia VA Medical Center, 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201. The procurement will specifically provide for ongoing parts, remedial service, repairs, and maintenance to include proprietary software maintenance and updates. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. Period of performance will be the base year of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 with up to Three (3) option years beyond the base year. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all inquiries received within ten (10) days after date of publication of this special notice will be considered by the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposal 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.