J--VAAAHS Dictation System Maint

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Affairs medical Center (VAMC)-Ann Arbor Healthcare System, is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Dictation System Preventative Maintenance Services in support of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. NAICS Code 811219, size standard $19 million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to negotiate on a sole source basis with AGFA Healthcare Corporation, 10 South Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601 for this procurement due to the proprietary software and parts involved in the system. The Contractor shall provide all supplies, materials, labor, knowledge, techniques supervision, test equipment, and transportation necessary to perform the preventative maintenance and services requested by the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, for the period of Date of Award through five years after the date of contract award in strict accordance with the statement of work, all schedules, and terms and conditions of the resultant contract. 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 NLT 3:30 EST on 9/8/2014. No telephonic inquiries or e-mail responses will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd. (54C), Attn: Chuck Lakin, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. UPS or FEDEX to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.