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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Special Notice Rev. March 2010 NEW-Centurion Phacoemulsification systema and hand pieces740-18-4-2039-0144 (VA-18-00120340) 78229 36C25718Q9918 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229 Dr. Vinicky Ann Ervin Ph.D.

vinicky.ervin@va.gov Business The VA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 intends to issue a single-source procurement action to Alcon Laboratories, Inc. for the Centurion Ozil Vision System. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is 339112 with a business size standard of 1000 Employees. The proposed contract is for items for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 13.106(b). This is a notice of intent to award a single-source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates the firm’s ability to provide an equivalent service as described above. Interested parties must provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. Respond to the below point of contact by August 24, 2018, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NCO 17 will not provide any reimbursement for any costs connected with providing the capability information. Rule requires a firm to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) prior to award of any contract or agreement. Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Vinicky Ann Ervin Ph.D., Contract Specialist; Network Contracting Office 17 at vinicky.ervin@va.gov via e-mail only (phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission Alcon Laboratories, Inc. for the Centurion Ozil Vision System. This action will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), restricting competition on this procurement.