65--Motorized Patient Transport/M series with 5th wheel

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 in Augusta, GA, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Alliant Healthcare Products under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to supply a Zoom Motorized Patient Transport and 5th Wheel Mobility solution to the VAMC Augusta. This procurement is designated as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) sole source and is not open for competitive proposals. The notice serves as an invitation for interested parties to submit their experience with similar equipment to the Contracting Officer by email or fax by 1:00 PM CST on May 20, 2010. The government will decide whether to proceed with competition based on the responses received. The contract identified as solicitation number VA24710RQ0150 falls under NAICS code 423450 and is managed by the Network Contract Office 7 (36C247), a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The place of performance and office address is Augusta, GA, with the specific focus on providing motorized patient transport systems that enhance mobility and efficiency within the medical center. Communication regarding this intent is directed to Bruce Jones via the provided email. The contracting office retains full discretion over the decision to compete this contract further based on the responses to this notice.