Purchasing Agent (689/90C), VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516

81 -- AUTO BAGGER/MULTIPLE COUNTER BAGGING SYSTEM DUE 111095 POC Contact Point, Howard Finger, (203)932-5711x4607 The Department of Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System (VA), 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven Campus, West Haven, Connecticut, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with R.E. Hill Company, 22 Ballard Road, Lawrence, MA 01843, for an auto bagger/multiple counter bagging system, under the authority of FAR 6.302. The auto bagger will co-exist with a previous auto bagger to enable the using service to double their output. Responsible sources may respond with their capability to provide this item or submit proposals. All proposals received within 15 days after publication of thi synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. (0297)

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