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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 01, 2004 FBO #1101
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Instruments for da Vinci Surgical Robot

Notice Date

11/29/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
 

ZIP Code

15206
 

Solicitation Number

244-05-00744
 

Response Due

12/6/2004
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Highland Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 intends to negotiate with Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 950 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, for purchase of endo wrist instruments, disposable and reuseable accessories required for use with da Vinci Surgical System. This system is the InSite Vision System with high resolution 3-D Endoscope and Image Processing Equipment which provides the true to life 3-D images of the operative field. Operating images are enhanced, refined and optimized using image synchronizers, high-intensity illuminators and camera control units. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112. Firms who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide required instruments which will meet the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than 4:00PM on 12/6/04. Such notification must include a complete description of proposed instruments, including narrative and specifications, and must demonstrate that it meets or exceeds the capabilities described above. Notification shall be mailed to Kathleen M. Grundza, Contracting Officer, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206 or faxed to 412-365-5451. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
 

Web Link

RFP 244-05-00744
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=244-05-00744)
 

Place of Performance

Address: University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA

Zip Code: 15240

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00713906-W 20041201/041129211717 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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