65--Comercer SPA

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Health Care System (VACHCS) intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Comecer SPA under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. Items being procured must be the same as or equal to: Single cell one door 1350mm, ELD lateral transfer door, ITD motorized internal transfer door for MIP dells, Internal sliding shield (250x59mm-glass 200x200mm) Pb30, TDM independent hot cell radiation monitor, Stainless steel covering up to the ceiling, Installation by skilled personnel..RATIONALE FOR SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE: 1. Standardization: Comecer provides standardized full-sized hot cells and mini-cells, while Capintec has no standardized equipment. 2. Design: Comecer hot cell design is superior in that it allows a better internal space and utility hookups for chemistry modules and instrument setup. It also provides shielded drawing system for withdrawal of finished radioactive product into a shielded container. 3. Features: Comecer minicells include video camera in each hot cell space for monitoring instrument function and chemistry process, while other manufacturers havd no monitoring device. 4. Environmental safety: Comecer hot cells can be fitted with radiation monitors for monitoring of radioactivity inside the hot cells and within the hot cell exhaust system, and has the capability to close air intake and outtake and seal off the entire hot cell in the event of radioactivity discharge in the hot cells. This function can prevent the discharge of radioactivity into the atmosphere, and allow radiation decay within a protected area. This feature enhances the environmental safety of hot cell operation. Hot cells from other manufacturers have no such function. 5. Certification: Comecer furnishes a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test protocol and an extensive Site Acceptance Test protocol to test and calibrate the functionality of hot cells and accessory equipment and instruments both before delivery, and after installation. Other manufacturers have no equivalent protocols. 6. Compatibility: The Yale PET Center Radiochemistry Laboratory currently has hot cells and accessories from Comecer. Addition of hot cells from the same manufacturer will simplify training, enhance operation efficiency, and lower operation and maintenance costs.THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00 P.M. eastern Time, Aug 25th, 2009, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by e-mail (contact@example.gov) or Mail VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Ave. West Haven, CT 06516, Mail Code 90C