65--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

DESCRIPTION: The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with Metro Medical Equipment $ Supply Inc, on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38 USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1 for the following medical equipment. 266002-1125-319-1 - VISUCAM NM/FA W/ STEREO LICENSE, PRINTER & TABLE This Retinal Camera System will allow for precise documentation, evaluation, and treatment/monitoring of veterans retinal eye disease including conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma which are very prominent in the veteran population. This system also has the capability for fluorescein angiography which allows for on-site evaluation of exudative macular degeneration, proliferative diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular occlusions. This particular system is dicom compliant and will directly interface with VISTA imaging. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423450. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than September, 24 2010 at 1:00pm EST. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.