65--iDXA X-Ray Tube Head with HVPS

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with GE Healthcare, 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188-1615, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contractor is an authorized dealer of LNR43318 X-ray Tube Head with HVPS. Only one responsible manufacturer is known for this procurement. This is notice of intent to award sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. Sole Source procurement of: GE LNR43318 iDXA X-Ray Tube Head with High Voltage Power Supply Assembly 1 Each. There are no distributors or resellers of the software outside of GE Healthcare that are capable of providing the service. All quotes received by 5:00 P.M. Central Time, February 17th, 2012, will be considered by the Government. 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. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 449-0612.