Detroit Vital Signs Monitors

The VA John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (VAMC), Detroit MI, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only one source reasonably available, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Welch Allyn Inc., 4341 State Street Rd., Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-5300 , for furnishing 156ea. new Connex 6800 vital signs monitors, upgrading 89ea. Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors with radio upgrade and receiving trade-in credit for 149 ea. Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors. NAICS 339112 applies, the small business size standard is 1000 Employees. The contractor shall deliver to the John D. Dingell VAMC, 4646 John R St., Detroit, MI 48201, by 30 days ARO. The basis of the sole source is due to the upgrades and keeping one standard Vital Signs Monitor platform across the facility.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 4:30 EDST on 7/11/2017. All responses must be e-mailed to Charles.lakin2@va.gov or mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd. (90C), Attn: Chuck Lakin, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. UPS or FEDEX to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105..