J--Anasthesia Units Maintenance Service

The VA Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa intends to award a sole source Contract with four option years to Datex Ohmeda Inc, under authority of FAR 6.302-1. The intent is to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the Servicing/Maintenance of VACIHCS' Anesthesia Units. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This FBO posting announcement is being placed to satisfy requirements in FAR 5.201. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will be accepted in writing by mail or by fax (515) 699-5866 if received by October 27, 2011.