59--VARIAN LINATRON OEM SPARE PARTS

The contract involves the issuance of a sole source purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the procurement of spare parts specifically designed for the Varian Linatron, an X-ray unit requiring strict compliance with Army Radiation Authorization. This acquisition follows a previous contract and is limited to Varian Medical Systems, located in Milpitas, California, as the sole authorized supplier capable of providing genuine OEM parts. The procurement will be conducted under other than full and open competition according to FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique nature of the product. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for offers but rather an intent to proceed with a sole source award. The Government retains the discretion to decide against competition based on any feedback received from this notice. Information gathered will be used primarily to assess the potential for future competitive procurement rather than influence the current award. The contracting agency is the McAlester Army Ammo Plant under the Department of Defense, with the designated point of contact for this procurement being Mr. Kent W. Hackett. The contract solicitation number is W44W9M10T081210KWH, and the associated NAICS code is 334517.