65--Intent to Procure Sole Source

This is a notice of intent of the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas to negotiate sole source with Steris Corp., Erie, PA to provide parts and labor necessary to perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repair service as necessary, with 24 hour on station response time. Equipment covered are 24x36x60 prevac sterilizers, and low-temperature system processors. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302 and FAR Parts 12 and 15. The authority cited and justification made is based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source, the manufacturer. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by 4:30pm central time, September 12, 2005. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. No solicitation will be made available and all information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received on or before September 12, 2005 will be considered. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Only written/fax inquiries will be accepted. Written inquiries shall be addressed to Paul Gertiser, VAMC, 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Fax inquiries shall be addressed to Paul Gertiser at +1 (555) 000-0000.