J--VISN Stryker Neptune Maintenance IDIQ

Under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Stryker Corporation for an annual maintenance agreement for its Neptune Rovers and Docking Stations throughout Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. This announcement is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.501. Other entities may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement by November 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. CST. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interest received on or before November 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. CST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received because of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available.