J--GI/Pulmonary Scopes service contract

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1(only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Olympus America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 for Olympus GI/Pulmonary Scopes and associated electronics maintenance and repair services and parts. Olympus America Inc. is the sole provider of OEM Certified service personal and parts for this specialized equipment. NAICS 811219 applies. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 pm EDST/EDT on September 13, 2013. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Rose Reyburn , Contracting (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or for express mail delivery use Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Rose Reyburn, Lobby M/Suite M2200, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.