D--Voice Recognition

Notice of Intent: The VAHMCS, Baltimore, MD, VISN 5, 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 Nuance Communication for this Voice Recognition Software Requirement for the Baltimore Radiology Department at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore, MD 21201. NAICS Code 334611 applies and the Size Standard is 500 Employees. The Period of Performance will be for 1 Base YR and 2 Option Yrs estimated from the date of contract award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or a request for offerors. No solicitation package is available at this time. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice (VA-245-09-RP-0291) must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM (EST) on September 29th. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to: VA Maryland Healthcare System, Attn: Eugene Bey (115), Contracting Officer, 10 N Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VA Maryland Health Care System; A&MMS (115); 10 N Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.