65--ALUMINUM OXIDE DOSIMETERS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, plans to enter into a sole source contract with Landauer Inc. for the procurement of Aluminum Oxide Dosimeters, citing FAR 6.302.1 as the basis for limiting competition to a single responsible source. The contract will cover the supply of dosimeters, including all necessary parts, materials, labor, supervision, and equipment, as well as the provision of reports for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's Safety Service located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The initial contract period extends from the award date through September 30, 2007, with two possible one-year extension options. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 334519 and will be managed by the Network Contract Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio. This notice serves only as an intent to negotiate on a sole source basis and is not an invitation for competitive bids nor a solicitation for offers; no solicitation package is available. The Government reserves the right not to compete at its discretion but will consider any compelling evidence submitted by interested parties demonstrating that competition would be advantageous. Such responses must be submitted in writing by April 30, 2007, by 3:30 pm and sent to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Attn: Kristina L. Gandy. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The process emphasizes the unique capability of Landauer Inc. to meet the agency’s requirements for the specified dosimeters.