65--Anesthesia Equipment M&R

The Department of Veterans Affairs, CTHVAMC, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1892, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with GE Datex-Ohmeda Inc, 3030 Ohmeda Dr, Madison, WI 53718-6704. This proposed contract action is for Maintenance and Repair of Datex-Ohmeda Anesthesia Equipment IAW AME and Joint Commission Requirements. The VA intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 6 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. Responses are due by November 23, 2007 at 3:00pm EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.