J--Evoqua Water Purification System Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, 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 Evoqua Water Technologies of Hazel Park, MI for the maintenance of the Evoqua Purification Water System NAICS 811219 applies; the small business size standard is $20.5 million. The Contractor shall provide the maintenance of the Evoqua Purification System at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 for a period of the date of award for twelve (12) months with two (2) one (1) year options. 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 3:00 pm on September 12, 2016. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to Attn: Thomas Auten, Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, and Ann Arbor, MI 48105