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 Bausch & Lomb, of San Dimas, CA, to provide the brand name AKREOS intraocular lenses to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. NAICS code:, 339113. Period of Performance shall be 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 3:00 pm EST on Sept. 21, 2012. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be emailed to
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