DESCRIPTION: the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to award a maintenance contract for Maquet Servo Ventilators. The equipment is proprietary to the Maquet Inc. and maintenance of the equipment and the software is proprietary to the company. The contract is being renewed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-04. 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. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00 P.M. Central Time, September 10, 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 mail, or by email at [email protected].

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