65--AIRGAS CYLINDER TANK PURCHASE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, 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 Airgas USA, LLC of Independence, OH for the loss of 1078 Cylinder Tanks. NAICS 332420 applies; the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Contractor shall provide Cylinder Tanks to meet required specifications of the missing rental tanks at the VA Detroit Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 within seven (7) days from date of award. 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 2:00 pm on August 27, 2013. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VAAAHS, Attn; Thomas Auten (Purchasing and Contracting 54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.