65--Digital video stroboscopy system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VISN 6 Centralized Acquisition Service, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Pentax of America. This proposed contract action is for the KayPENTAX Digital Rhinolaryngeal Stroboscopy System for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 603.2. The VA believes that KayPENTAX is the only company that can provide a system that has the ability to conduct therapy using a portable swallowing signal lab. This system also offers two-channel EMG to assists with teaching and therapy. It also allows viewing the coordination of breathing and swallowing as well as cervical auscultation with a powered speaker to monitor sounds during and post swallowing. Testing is displayed in both real time and via an archiving system that allows for comparison of results and progress of therapy. This system also provides a xenon light source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 7 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information may be sent to the Contracting Office, VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia. 23667. Responses received will be evaluated however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received within seven days of this announcement,the VA Medical Center will proceed with the sole source negotiation with KayPENTAX.