Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Z -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF REAL PROPERTY SOL RFQ 618-117-98 DUE 042498 POC Mavis Nelson 612-725-2189 Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253 (1) the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with PPB, Inc., Louisville, KY for renovation site prep work for replacement of Linear Accelerator at VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. Work will include excavation and demolition, remove existing and reinstall lead shielding/neutron door, concrete work/enlarge slab below grade, moisture protection, finishes, mechanical and electrical work, and miscellaneous work to make site acceptable to installation of VARIAN 2100C 6/18 MV Linear Accelerator (delivery due September, 1998) The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. This contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1/6.302-2. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by April 24, 1998. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interests received on or before April 24, 1998 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (0084)

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