65--DaVinci Sugical System

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 Intuitive Surgical of Sunnyvale, CA for the acquisition of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. NAICS 423450 applies with the small business size standard of 100 employees. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, supervision, test equipment, and manufacturing necessary to produce and install the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System for the John D. Dingell VAMC, 4646 John R. Street, Detroit, MI 48201. In addition, the vendor will be asked to provide pricing for Preventive Maintenance and Repair services for one (1) year after expiration of initial warranty with four (4) additional one (1) year options. 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 shall show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm on February 24, 2010. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Mark D. Strait, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.