66--UltraFocus DXA Cabinet X-Ray System- Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Faxitron Bioptics, LLC, 3440 E Britannia Dr Ste 150, Tucson, AZ 85706-5006. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 13.106-1(b). A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The contract will be for Faxitron Bioptics, LLC to provide an UltraFocus DXA Cabinet X-Ray System with Installation and Training at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO. NAICS code: 334517, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard 1,000 Employees) The equipment is required by the ECHCS Research to aid the animal imaging investigators in their experiments needing the specific optimization for their research. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than September 20, 2018, 10:00 AM, MT. A determination not to compete this requirement, 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to Intent to Sole Source for UltraFocus DXA Cabinet X-Ray System in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Jesse San Nicolas by email at [email protected]. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.