65--Interim Home Oxygen

DESCRIPTION: The VA Heartland Network, VISN 15 intends to negotiate a sole source interim contract with Home Care Equipment, Inc. to continue providing Home Oxygen systems for the VISN 15 Medical Centers while a long term contract is finalized. The period of performance will be for two (2) months. This procurement will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13 and 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The NAICS code is 532291and the Size Standard is 7.0 M. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; it is not a solicitation or a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on any responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest. Telephone inquiries and requests will not be honored. The Government shall consider all information received by 4:00 PM (Central Time) on March 24, 2009. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether it is a viable option to conduct a competitive procurement for this two (2) month time period. Supporting evidence and documentation must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the procurement requirements. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Heartland Network VISN 15, 10N15-90, Attn: B. Cothern, Contracting Officer, 4101 South 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048.