J--Varian Aria Eclipse (Software) Maintenance

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (a) (ii) (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, 200 E HOWARD STREET, SUITE 202, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 for emergency service repairs, (replacement when necessary) and preventative maintenance to the VARIAN SYSTEM, ARIA and ECLIPSE software and Hardrives at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. This requirement is to provide for continuity of services. NAICS 811219, Business size $20.5 million 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 EST on March 31, 2015. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to: Attn: Thomas Auten, Contracting Officer, Network 11 Contracting Office, PO Box 492, Ann Arbor, MI 48106