65--Stainless steel decontamination sinks with adjustable height

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The VA intends to award a contract for Double-Bowl and Triple-Bowl stainless steel decontamination sinks with individual adjustable heights. These items are only available from TJB Inc., distributed solely through McCormick Medical Distribution. There are no other known vendors that can meet this service lines specific requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is prepared in support of this acquisition. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. 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. Applicable NAICS code is 423450 Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email addressed to [email protected] or by phone at 253.583.2552. Responses will be accepted no later than 12pm on Thursday, September 23,2010.