65--Carto 3 System

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center Medical Service plans to award a sole source contract for the upgrade of their existing Carto III system to achieve higher resolution capabilities. This upgrade is necessary because the current system software license held by the facility is only compatible with the Carto III system, which is proprietary and available exclusively through the manufacturer. The intended awardee is Biosense Webster of Diamond Bar, CA, who will provide the system needed for this enhancement. The procurement will be conducted under the sole source authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), citing that the purchase is authorized or required by statute, and no competitive proposals will be requested or accepted. The contract titled "65--Carto 3 System" was posted on March 28, 2012, with solicitation number VA25012Q0230. The government has indicated that this notice serves purely as an announcement of intent to award and not as a solicitation for competition. Any information received in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary, with the government retaining sole discretion in this decision. Interested parties may direct questions via email to the designated contact at the VA Medical Center. The contract falls under NAICS code 423450, indicating a focus on medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies distribution.