44--SIX (6) ECONOSTEAM HOT WATER HEATERS

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 Garrett Burgess, Inc. of Brighton, MI for the procurement of six (6) Leslie Econosteam Steam Water Heaters. NAICS 332420 applies; the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Contractor shall provide completed units to meet specifications and size requirements at the VA Detroit Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 within twenty (20) weeks 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 19, 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.