65--Syntheses Ortho SuppliesFedBiz Sole Source Announcement

The Fargo VA Healthcare System anticipates awarding a sole source procurement to Synthes, Inc. for the procurement of Synthes orthopeadic supplies to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 2101 Elm Street, Fargo ND 58102. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. No solicitation will be issued, however, all quotations received on or before 4:00 PM, EST, June 18th, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The anticipated award date is on or before June 23, 2008. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Bill Kollitz, Contract Specialist by phone at 701-239-3796, by fax at 701-237-2649, or by email at [email protected]