SOLE SOURCE

The contract is a sole source, firm fixed price agreement intended to be awarded to DRAEGER MEDICAL, INC., located in Telford, Pennsylvania, for the procurement of three Infant Intensive Care Systems, Model IICS-90. Each system includes specific components such as an IV pole with a swivel drawer module featuring two drawers of varying heights, a Phototherapy System Mod 3 at 120 volts with English language interface, and an in-bed scale model "WARM WEIGH" W30L. This purchase will be executed using commercial item acquisition procedures as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, and the justification for sole source procurement follows FAR 6.302-1, which allows for other than full and open competition. The anticipated award date for this contract is July 28, 2004. The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is managing the procurement. Interested parties are advised that this notice is not a solicitation for offers, and the decision not to compete the procurement lies solely with the Government. Any written inquiries or comments must be faxed to the specified contact with appropriate referencing to the solicitation number, ensuring transparency and opportunities for questions before the award.