65--FRESENIUS 2008k SYSTEM W/ACCESSORIES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. of Walthan, MA for six (6) of the Fresenius 2008K System with accessaries. NAICS 423450 applies. The Contractor shall provide for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems, Medicine Service/Nephrology Section/Dialysis, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. 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 3:00 pm on August 28, 2007. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn; Joanne Alewine (54C), 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.