65--Sole source - engen parallel bypass unit and compressor

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson, AZ 85723 intends to award a firm fixed-price contract with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, 100 Indigo Creek Dr, Rochester, NY 14626 on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 for the purchase of Engen parallel bypass (2), Engen compressor (1) and associated parts. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 339112, small business size standard of 500. Any firms who wish to identify their interests and capability to provide these items provide proof that authorization from the manufacturer has been attained by notifying the Contracting Officer no later than 5:00 PM local, September 22, 2009. Such notification must include any documentation that includes certifications, warranties and other services that meets or exceeds the capabilities of the manufacturer. Notifications shall be emailed to Carlos Acosta (678/9-90C), Contracting Officer, 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723 or [email protected]. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. Responses received will be evaluated, however; 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 Southern Arizona VA Health Care System will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Hansen Medical, Inc. This notice is not request for competitive proposals or quotes.