65--Circulatory Support System

The VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems, Seattle intends to negotiate sole source procurement with Abiomed Inc, Inc. Cherry Hill Drive; Danvers, MA 01923 for purchase of a Circulatory Support System, Model AB5000 which consist of AB5000 Console Microprocessor-Controlled Pneumatic Drive System (STK#0015-0010); AB5000 Cart Assembly (0015-0020); AAB5000 Ventricle (STK# 0055-0042-MH) and Training on AB5000 System. The Government believes only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate this acquisition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. Any company that believes it can meet this requirement shall submit written notification to the Contracting Officer by August 16, 2006 3:00PM PDT. Detailed supporting evidence must be provided to demonstrate your ability to meet this requirement. Supporting evidence will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received by August 16, the VA Medical Center will proceed with the sole source procurement.