99--ALARIS SYSTEM

The VA Network 22 Logistics Office, Long Beach California intends to enter into a sole source contract with Carefusion, A Division of Cardinal Health, 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued; a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Request for Quotation is RFQ VA-262-09-RQ-0363. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 423450. The VA San Diego Healthcare System is to lease the following units (186 each) 8015 POINT-OF-CARE UNITSBRAINS, (380 each) 8100B LVP (LARGE VOLUME PUMP) MODULES (DRIPS), (40 each) 8120 PCA (PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA) MODULES, (40 each) 8300 ETCO2 MODULES, (8 each) 8110 SYRINGE MODULES. All Software, Training and Maintenance must be part of the lease. 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. The Government will consider all proposals received by 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Monday, July 27, 2009. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, Bldg. 149, Attn: Don Weerasinghe, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 or via fax +1 (555) 000-0000. Fax submissions must be followed up with emails to the following addresses: contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov .