J--Notice of intent to award sole source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network 22 Logistics Office plans to procure software and hardware upgrades exclusively from ADDS Inc. to enhance existing ADDS machines at Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) sites. This procurement will be conducted using commercial item procedures as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and under FAR 6.302-1, which permits other than full and open competition, indicating a sole source acquisition. The notice is informational and not a solicitation for offers, but the Government will consider any proposals submitted by 4:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on June 23, 2005, solely to determine whether to pursue a competitive procurement. The final decision on whether to compete this procurement will rest with the Government, with no obligation to open it for competition despite receiving responses. The anticipated award date is June 23, 2005, indicating an expedited process. This acquisition is aimed at maintaining and upgrading critical equipment at VA outpatient clinics to ensure ongoing functionality and support, leveraging an existing relationship with ADDS Inc. for the required upgrades.