Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, ASC VISN 9/90, Alvin C, York, VA Medical Center, 3410 Lebanon Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

D -- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTEGRATION SOFTWARE SOL 249-02-00 DUE 061400 POC Sherri-Lyn Teeters, 615-867-6026 This contract action is for the design and installation of integration software into the existing control system for allocating, picking, verifying, packing and manifesting controlled substances. The new software must integrate with the existing SI Baker Prescription Packaging System and present software package modified by Middle Tennessee Conveyor. The system is located at the Consolidated Mail Out Patient Pharmacy, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. This is a notice of intent to issue a sole source contract with Middle Tennessee Conveyor Company, Fairview, Tennessee, for the item as listed above. Middle Tennessee Conveyor Company has developed the existing proprietary software package to which the new controlled substance software must integrate. Due to the unique, complex and proprietary nature of this procurement there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the materials and services required are only available from this source and no other type materials or services will satisfy agency requirements. Responsible sources interested in this procurement shall submit a response, clear and convincing information that identifies their capabilities. In addition, the offeror shall substantiate their offer with technical data, design, brochures, price list, catalog pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedule, etc. If these items are available under a GSA or NAC contract, please provide the contract schedule and information. All responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the date of this CBD notice. Offers may be delivered via fax to FAX Number 615-867-5429, Attn: Sherri-Lyn Teeters; via email: Sherri.Teeters@med.va.gov, or to the address listed above by June 5, 2000. No telephone requests will be accepted. Requests for solicitation will be considered non-responsive. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. All questions must be faxed to number listed above. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed and resulting award under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Responsible firms responding to this synopsis will be considered if the action is competed. Posted 05/30/00 (W-SN459792). (0151)

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