J--Infinity Vision Preventative Maintenance

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Alcon Laboratories 15800 Alton Parkway, PO Box 19587, Irvine, CA 92623-9587, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contractor is an authorized dealer of the Alcon Infinity and Constellation Vision Systems. Only one responsible manufacturer is known for this procurement. This is notice of intent to award sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. Sole Source procurement of Multi-year Annual Maintenance Agreement on the Alcon Laboratories for the Preventative Maintenance of Infinity and Constellation Vision equipment located at the Omaha VA. Basic maintenance protection on Infinity Vision System Ozil Serial Number 0801146601X and Constellation XT Serial Number 1101569501X is included in this requirement. The equipment and computer software for this equipment is proprietary to the company and only factory authorized representatives will be authorized to maintain this equipment. There are no distributors or resellers of the software or technicians outside of Alcon Laboratories that are capable of providing the service. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, October 31, 2011, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 449-0612.