65--CUSA EXCEL PLUS CONSOLE FOR SURGICAL CASES

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 Integra Lifesciences Corporation of Plainsboro, NJ 08536 for a CUSA EXCEL PLUS CONSOLE, Part NO. CUSAEXCEL2 to include handpiece, sterilization case and sterile torque base. NAICS Code 339112 applies. Period of Performance shall be one year 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 1:00 pm on March 28, 2011. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Joanne Alewine (54P&C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.