65--Bed Rental

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity VISN 6 plans to enter into a sole source contract with Medical Modalities for the rental of Clinitron beds, specifically to support spinal cord injury (SCI) patients at the VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, permitting sole source acquisition because only one responsible source can meet the agency’s requirements. No solicitation will be issued, and this is not a request for competitive quotes; however, firms that believe they can fulfill the contract needs are invited to submit written notification with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability by March 16, 2011. The contract identified as solicitation number VA24611RQ0176 involves the rental of 65 beds, falling under NAICS code 423450. The procurement is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, located in Hampton, Virginia. The government retains the sole discretion to determine whether competition will be pursued based on any responses received, using such information solely to consider the possibility of competitive procurement. This notice ensures that although sole source contracting is intended, the VA remains open to hearing from other potential suppliers that can meet the unique requirements before finalizing the contract.