65 -- SIRONA CEREC 3 CAD/CAM SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 1, 2000

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

90822

Solicitation Number

RFP 600-017-01

Response Due

November 13, 2000

Point of Contact

Aaron Villalpando, Contracting Officer, (562) 961-8064, Fax (562) 494-5828

Description

The VA Network Business Center intends to procure a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Patterson Dental Supply, Inc., Tempe, AZ, under authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular (FAC) 97-20. 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 procurement is for the Sirona Cerec 3 system with support components. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services 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 by 4:00 p.m. (local time), November 13, 2000. This notice is not a request for competitive bids. 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. Inquires will only be accepted in writing, by mail, or by facsimile (562) 494-5828.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001103/65SOL007.HTM (W-306 SN505714)