J--Intent to Procure Sole Source - Nuclear Medicine Camera

The VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN6) Central Acquisition Service intends to negotiate sole source with Philips Medical Systems, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98041 for Semi-Annual preventative maintenance to include quality assurance audits, priority response, software upgrades, and technical support on the Nuclear Medicine Camera (Philips Forte Epic) located at the VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC. NAICS code 811219 applies to this procurement. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest by responding to this requirement no later than 3:00 PM EST, 02/15/2006. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.