J--SIEMENS WATER TREATMENT FOR DI

DESCRIPTION: Notice of contract action. This is not a solicitation of offers. Under Statutory Authority 41 USC 253 (c)(1) and 38 USC 1720, The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd , St Petersburg, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLGIES CORP., on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38 USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1 for the Hemodialysis water treatment system testing. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 221310. This action is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only the sources listed above under FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Siemens Water Technologies Corp will provide both preventative and corrective maintenance on the Hemodialysis water treatment room and the portable D.I. tanks used in the process of Hemodialysis at Bay Pines VA Health System. The vendor will supply all repair parts and service maintenance, hardware upgrades will be included, schedule and performed during normal working hours, at no additional charge to the VA. These upgrades are those required for correct function of the system; not those purchase to enhance functions. 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. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than September 28, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Contracting Officer (248) Network Contracting Activity 8 4300 Duhme Road Madeira Beach FL, 33708 Place of Performance: VA Medical Hospital 10000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines FL 33744 US Point of Contact(s): Bruce Parrish 727-399-3301