65--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO SDVOSB CONCERN STERIS OR LIGHTS

Under Statutory Authority § 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with 1st American Medical Incorporated, Murfreesboro, TN, for the provision and installation of Steris brand Harmony operating room lights and booms for delivery to the VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. This is a one-time purchase. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements). This contract will be firm-fixed-price, and the NAICS Code is 339113. The above authority is cited, and justification made, based on the determination that the Government s minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from this one source. This announcement is for product and service which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by furnishing information in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement, by April 10, 2017. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interest received on or before April 10, 2017 will be considered by the Government. 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 solicitation documents are available.