65--Neuro Sensory Analyzer

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System plans to engage in a sole source procurement with Medoc Advanced Medical Systems, located in Durham, NC, for the acquisition of a TSAII Neuro Sensory Analyzer. This system includes a 30x30mm thermode, WINTSA operating software, TPS thermal pain stimulator operating software, and comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, which permits sole source contracts without competition when justified. The notice serves primarily to gather information to assist the Government in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement, though the final decision rests solely with the Government. The contract, identified under solicitation number VA-241-09-RQ-0245, was posted on May 7, 2009, and falls under the NAICS code 334510, related to electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing. This procurement emphasizes the importance of specialized technology that Medoc Advanced Medical Systems provides, justifying the sole source approach.