65--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dental Handpiece Tester

The Department of the Army, Healthcare Acquisition Activity- North intends to negotiate a Sole Source commercial item procurement with Azenic for a Heavy Duty, four-up, Dental Headpiece Tester as well as training and installation. This proposed procurement is for supplies for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than September 19th, 2012 noon local time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Point of contact Michele Devine, Contract Specialist, e-mail: [email protected] The following verbiage is directly from the Justification and Approval for sole source and is posted in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). Azenic is the only source of the custom HP tester that meets both standards testing criteria and is consistent with ADA Professional Products Review headpiece testing methodology. The USAF Dental Evaluation & Consultation Service (DECS) has in place an MOU/PEA with the ADA to perform many test types, of which headpiece testing is one. Therefore this testing device enhances collaboration in support of our evaluation service. The ability for DECS to provide consistent and effective headpiece testing is critical to the mission at DECS. There are no other testers that can assist in this mission since they do not meet the new standards for headpiece testing and ADA standards. This requirement is for DECS located at Ft Sam Houston, TX