Sources Sought

Added: Jul 30, 2008 10:40 am Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA intends to sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source with Mauna Kea Technologies, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA for the following items: One each CellvizioR-GI System complete stand alone fibered confocal fluorescence imaging system for clincial use and one each GastroFlex/ColoFlex confocal miniprobe for use in the accessory channel of the endoscope, brand name or equal, this list is not all inclusive. The government has determined that only one manufacturer can satisfy the agency's requirement and intends to negotiate with only one souce. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is avaliable and telephone requests will not be accepted. However any manufacturer that determines it can meet the government's requirements may give written notice through e:mail to Contract Specialist, Leanne Daniels, leanne.daniels@va.gov by August 6, 2008, 2:00 PM EDT. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate ability to provide the above requirements at no cost or obligation to the government. All responses received will be evaluated by the government, however the information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement solely at the discretion of the government. If no responses are received the VA Boston Healthcare System will precede to sole source this requirement to Mauna Kea Technologies.