J--EMERGENCY Repair of Philips Optimus X-Ray Equipment

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN 6) Central Acquisition Service intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Philips Healthcare, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98041. The items being purchased are necessary labor and materials to repair Philips Optimus x-ray equipment. The problem being experienced is that the x-ray generator shuts down and resets when an exposure is made. NAICS code 811219 applies to this procurement. The proposed contract action is for service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement. This notice of Intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement are to submit information by February 6, 2012, 10:00AM EST to [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. This award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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.