J--Prevention Maintenance Coverage VA248-15-AP-0069

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) intends to award a sole source contract to FUJI Medical Systems USA Inc. covering the drop, damage, and lost of nine D-EVO panel located at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center (six) and Lake City VA Medical Center (three). Market Research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a Sole Source Requirement IAW 6.302-1. FUJI is the sole provider and the product is proprietary. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. 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 Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by November 17, 2014, 16:00 p.m. (EST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.