J--Intent to Procure Sole Source

The VA Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN6) Central Acquisition Service intends to procure sole source with Steris Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH for the de-installation and re-installation of two (2) existing Steris Eagle 3000 Steam Sterilizers located at the VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC. Services shall include all labor and materials necessary to uncrate, set-in-place, re-erect and assemble new or relocated Steris equipment. Installation services shall include a final hook-up of all necessary utilities within 6 feet of the equipment, an operational checkout test, any necessary adjustments and a demonstration of the equipment for appropriate facility personnel. NAICS code 339113 applies to this procurement with a business size standard of 500 employees. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must supply information about their capabilities to the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00pm EST, 9/14/2005. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government and can be sent via fax or e-mail. This award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.