65--OMNICELL PACKAGER 500 SL FIXED-ACRS

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 Parata Systems, LLC of Durham, NC 27713 for a Omnicell Packager 500 SL Fixed with ACRS System,to include Delivery, Installation and Training. NAICS 334514,423450 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 3:00 pm on July 30, 2010. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine, Contracting Officer, Department of Veteran Affairs, VISN 11 Logistics Office, 40 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.