W--OmniLab Advanced Plus (+) Sleep Wake Devices

The Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell Veteran Administration Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Philips Respironics for 12 leased OmniLab Advanced Plus (+) in-lab titration medical devices intended to support its multi-bed Sleep Laboratory. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing that Philips Respironics is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. This action is not a request for competitive proposals, nor is it a solicitation or offer request, with no solicitation package available. The government retains sole discretion over the decision not to compete, but interested parties may submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the agency. Such responses must be mailed by 1:00 pm EST on March 23, 2016, and no telephone or email inquiries are permitted. The contract, identified by solicitation number VA25116Q0208 and under NAICS 339113, is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contract Office 10 located in Dayton, Ohio. The notice indicates that the procurement aligns with specialized medical device leasing under NAICS 532490, reflecting the specific nature of the equipment required for sleep disorder diagnostics at the medical center. Responses should be addressed to Carlita J. Buffington at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System or the Department of Veterans Affairs Network 11 Contracting Office, with the explicit instruction that only documented justification demonstrating the benefits of competition will be considered.