65--ALLIANT ENTERPRISES/STRYKER SYSTEM FIVE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY DETROIT

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 Alliant Enterprises, LLC of Richland, MI 49083 for the purchase of Stryker System Five for Orthopedic Surgery for the purpose of updating existing equipment, keeping with the Continuity of Care for our Veteran patients. Location is the VAMC Detroit, 4646 John R. Street, Detroit, MI 48201. NAICS 423450 applies. Period of Performance shall be 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 EST on May 27th, 2011. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Joanne Alewine, Contracting Officer, VISN 11 Logistics Office, 40 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4002.