U--HUMAN BODY SIMULATOR FOR NATIONAL CENTER FOR PATIENT SAFETY

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for Patient Safety, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 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 Laerdal Medical Corportation for two (2) High Fidelity Human Body Simulators, Part No. 212-01001 including accessories, support equipment, (notebooks, cameras, software), hardened shipping containers and warranty. Shipping containers must be able to be transported by one individual, in a regular passenger vehicle. NAICS Code 334516 applies. Period of Performance shall be one year from the date of award, to completion. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm on September 11, 2009. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine (54P&C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.