65--Detroit Wavemark Cabinets Intent to Sole Source

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only one source reasonably available, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Wavemark Inc. , 300 Baker St., Suite 207, Concordia, MA 01742 for furnishing Wavemark Cabinets, Installation services, hardware/software maintenance, and support services and RFID tags. NAICS 339113 applies, the small business size standard is 750 Employees. The contractor shall deliver to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center at 4646 John R Street., Detroit, MI 48201 by 12/30/2017, install by 1/30/2018 and provide the maintenance and support services for a total of 3 years from the date of install. The sole source rationale is based on the ability of the Wavemark Inc. units to integrate and communicate with the VA GIP system and Wavemark Inc. being the only contractor that currently has all of the approvals required to integrate with the VA s systems. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 4:00 EST on 9/18/2017. No telephonic inquiries or e-mail responses will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd. (54C), Attn: Chuck Lakin, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. UPS or FEDEX to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.