J--VARIAN SOFTWARE SUPPORT

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, 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 Varian Medical Systems, 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto CA 94304 for Software Support of an Aria/Eclipse Database Application. 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 12:00 pm EDST/EDT on August 12, 2014. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to the NCO 11 Contracting Office c/o VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Sarah Tyler (90CSC), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or for express mail delivery use Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Sarah Tyler, Lobby M/Suite M2200, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.