NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 13.106-1(b), soliciting to a single source to TEM Systems, Inc. The services will be provided for Rotem Delta Clinical Analyzer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, Network Contract Activity for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVCHS), 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78229. TEM Systems, Inc is the only company that can provide all parts replacement and services in compliant with the original equipment manufacturer specifications. Distributors are not being utilized. 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; nonetheless, 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 April 29, 2016, 4:00 p.m. (PST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected]. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 20 8524 N Wall St. Spokane, WA 99208