Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

65 -- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OF SMITH AND NEPHEW VIDEO LAPAROSCOPY SET D-3 CONTROL UNIT CAMERA BOX WITH CAMERA HEAD SOL RFP 600-161-98tld DUE 090498 POC Teri Deihl (562) 494-5828 (facsimile) The VA VISN 22 Network Business Center, VA Long Beach, intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Smith and Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division, Andover, Massachusettes under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division manufactures laparoscopy and videoarthoscopy instruments and equipment being procured. Currently in use in the Operating Room at the VA Long Beach is Smith & Nephew equipment, which will be replaced with Smith & Nephew equipment for complete compatibility and continuity for care of VA patients. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, September 4, 1998 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. Inquiries will only be accepted by facsimile at (562) 494-5828. Posted 08/24/98 (W-SN241080). (0236)

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