58--Geodesic EEG System

The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Electrical Geodesic Inc. for the procurement of a 64 Channel Geodesic Electroencephalography (EEG) System. The government has determined that Electrical Geodesic Inc. is the only entity capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements and plans to pursue a non-competitive negotiation under FAR 13.106(b). However, the notice invites other interested parties to express their interest and capability to fulfill this requirement by November 27, 2007, which will help the government decide whether to open the procurement to competitive bidding. This notice clarifies that all responses received are without obligation or cost to the government and that the final decision to maintain sole source negotiations rests solely with the government. No solicitation has yet been issued, and all inquiries must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist Intern by the stated deadline. The contract opportunity is identified under the title "58--Geodesic EEG System" with solicitation number VA-SNOTE-071123-003, falling under the NAICS code 541720. The agency’s specification and need are centered on securing this specialized EEG equipment to support their operations.