Q--Temporary DME for WPB & Miami

SYNOPSIS: This is a Notice of Intent to negotiate and award a contract with DURA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. of Hialeah, FL on a Sole Source basis. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does NOT constitute a solicitation. This notice is being provided in accordance with FAR Part 5.201(b)(1)(i) and FAR Part 6.302-1(d)(2). The required services include delivery and pick-up, receiving, storage, set-up and assembly, take-down, disassembly, installation, instructions, sanitizing, repair and maintenance of VA owned DME to eligible VA beneficiaries as required by the West Palm Beach and Miami VA Healthcare System. This short term contract is needed to avoid a break in service and maintain service provision for a period of performance of 02/01/2012 - 07/31/2012 to allow for the processing of a solicitation and award of a long-term contract. Durable Medical Equipment Inc. is currently providing these services, and is the only source capable of providing these services without an unacceptable break in this critical service. Again, this notice is issued soley for informational and planning purposes and does NOT constitute a solicitation. Offerors interested in providing these services are encouraged to participate in the competitively awarded long-term contract for which a solicitation will be forthcoming. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the GPE for future postings.