J--DISCO Maintenance Service

VA Health Care System El Paso (EPVAHCS) El Paso, TX intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract with Data Distributing, LLC, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6604 on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 for the uninterrupted continuation of Disco system maintenance and repair services. The contractor will be required to provide service under the normal business hours in accordance with SOW and must be a certified provider. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 811219. Any firms who wish to identify their interests and capability to provide this service must provide proof that authorization from the manufacturer has been attained by notifying the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time, December 14, 2012. Such notification must include any documentation that includes certifications and description of services that meets or exceeds the capabilities of the manufacturer. Notifications shall be mailed or emailed to Robert S. Miller (90C), Contract Specialist, Thomas E. Creek Medical Center, 7201 I-40 West, Suite 100, Amarillo, TX 79106 or [email protected]. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. Responses received will be evaluated, however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Thomas E. Creek Medical Center located in Amarillo TX will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Data Distributing, LLC on behalf of EPVAHCS. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes.