The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Health Care System (VACHCS) intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Sonosite, 21919 30th Drive SE, Bothell, WA, under the authority of FAR 6.302-3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. ITEMS BEING PROCURED ARE AS FOLLOWS:L05322 - SonoSite M-Turbo 1.2 - 1 EA. P07272 - M-Turbo Color Option - Glacier Sky. - 1 EA. P08749 - Add DICOM to any Application Software. - 1 EA. P08545 - General Anesthesiology Package, M-Turbo. - 1 EA. P07698 - P21x/ 5-1 MHz transducer Biopsy Compatible. 1 EA. P07682 - HFL38x / 13-6 MHz transducer biopsy. 1 EA. P10410 - Mobile docking system enhanced (MDSm) - 1 EA. P06293 - Sony UP 897 MD Black & White video printer. - 1 EA. P04764 - Triple Transducer Connect (TTC) w/quick. - 1 EA. P07662 - User guide, M-Turbo - 1 EA. P08144 - Service manual, M-Turbo. - 2 EA. Standard - 60 months standard protection warranty (M-Turbo). - 1 EA. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00 P.M. Central Time, July 16th, 2009, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by e-mail ([email protected]).

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