65--Lung Density Analysis Application

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 2 plans to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Imbio for the acquisition of a Lung Density Analysis Application intended for use at the East Orange VA Campus. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c), which justifies a sole source award on the basis that only Imbio is considered a responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The contract carries the NAICS code 334510, which covers instruments related to measuring and testing industrial processes, with a size standard defining small business limits at 500 employees. No competitive solicitation will be issued, although interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability by a specified deadline for the government’s consideration of potential future competition. The notice explicitly states that responses will be accepted only via email and by a deadline of 1:00pm Eastern on May 15, 2019. The government reserves full discretion to decide whether or not to pursue a competitive procurement based on the feedback received. This action is primarily meant to inform potential vendors of the intent to award without competition while allowing the government to gauge market interest and ensure that contracting with Imbio is justified. The contract details emphasize a firm-fixed price arrangement for a specialized technology solution aimed at enhancing medical imaging and analysis capabilities within the VA healthcare system.