65--Intent to Procure Sole Source

The VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN6) Central Acquisition Service intends to negotiate sole source with Edwards Lifesciences, One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614, for Vigilance II cardiac output monitors and accessories for the VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC. This is an upgrade to the existing Vigilance output monitors currently in use. NAICS code 339112 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. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties that believe they can meet this requirement must supply information about their capabilities no later than 3:00 PM EST, 08/24/2006. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. This 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.