65--Olfactometer & Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina has a requirement to purchase an Olfactometer and accessories. This requirement also includes on-site training and setup for the system. The VA intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The VA intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price contract with MindWare Technologies Ltd, 1110-D Beecher Crossing N, Suite D, Gahanna, OH 43230-4564. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334510 with a projected award date of September 9, 2005. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the contracting officer within 7 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed to negotiate a sole source agreement. Responses are due by September 6, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. (EST). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Email inquiries to contact@example.gov or by facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000 ATTN: Rob Betts, Contracting Officer, VAMC, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23667.