70--Readiness Rounds Program for VISN 7

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA, VISN 7 contemplates negotiation of sole source procurement with Walsh Integrated Environmental Systems, 121 Saint Jacques St, Montreal, Quebec H8R 1E1, Canada to provide Walsh Rounds Tracker System for the VISN 7 network Environment of Care Departments. Market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice issued April 20, 2010 and closed May 20, 2011, resulted in two (2) interested parties. After review of the capabilities statements it is determined the requirement can successfully be met through Walsh Integrated Environmental Systems. The period of performance for this procurement will be 15 June 2010 through 14 June 2011. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 443120 with a size standard of $9 million. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)and(B), only one responsible source. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.