65--Laser Speckle Contrast Imager (PeriCam PSI HR) for the VA Medical Center in Augusta Georgia

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, One Freedom Way, Augusta GA 30904-6258 intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions Inc, a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, VAAR 819.7007 and VAAR 819.7008, for the procurement of a blood perfusion imager based on laser speckle contrast analysis technology, specifically, the PeriCam PSI HR (including FireWire card); Desktop PC; and PIMSoft software and on-site training. The PeriCam system is being contemplated since it is able to analyze in real time, from a live subject, without thinning or removing a section of skull. This sole source is made in accordance with VAAR 819.7007, titled Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business may be made . This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; merely a notice of the intent to sole source per VAAR 819.7007. Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting this requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:00 PM (NOON) ET. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Linda Buccigrossi at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.