65--Orthopedic Tool System 6

This is not a solicitation, but a Notice of Contract Action. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Boise Idaho, VISN20 Contracting Office, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) equipment purchase order to Alliant Healthcare Products. Alliant Healthcare shall provide a one time purchase of Orthopedic Power Surgical Tools in conjunction with a trade-in allowance for an older version of the same equipment. Under the authority of USC 2304 (c) (1) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a) (ii), the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed purchase is based on the trade-in of older equipment and purchase from a Small Veteran Owned Business in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127, for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran-owned small business concern and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. Inquires should be directed no later than, 12:00 PM, 6 February, 2009 referencing VA-260-09-RI-0218 to John MacBride, Contract Specialist, VISN 20 East Branch Acquisitions, Boise ID, 208-422-1378, [email protected]. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice and determine if another firm is fully qualified to fulfill the Boise VA Medical Center requirement. Note: If documents are sent via e-mail, the contractor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by calling Acquisitions at (208) 422-1378. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Contracting Office Address: Boise VAMC 500 W. Fort Street, Bldg 34 Boise, ID 83702 Places of Performance: Boise VAMC 500 W. Fort Street Boise, ID 83702