W--Mobile MRI and CT Scan Trailer Rentals *****INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE*******

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601, intends to negotiate an open market sole source contract under FAR (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Only One Responsible Source for the requested brand name equipment and availability of rental periods, will be supplied by one distributor. The associated NAICS code for this is 531120. The vendor selected will be Shared Medical Equipment Group, 209 Limestone Pass, Cottage Grove, WI 53527. Description of Equipment Rental: Item # Qty Description 1 1 Siemens Sensation 64 Slice CT Scanner Mobile Trailer for 11/6/19 to 12/18/19 2 1 Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI Mobile Trailer for 1/6/20 to 2/28/20 A firm fixed price best value price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required items for the time frame requested to successfully meet this unique requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source since the rule of two could not be accomplished. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers.