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65--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Digital Surgical Biopsy Specimen Imaging System

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36C24719Q1098Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7, Birmingham VA Medical Center intends to procure one HOLOGIC Bio Vision Digital Surgical Biopsy Specimen Imaging System under a sole source contract. This system is specifically designed for point-of-care testing of breast tissue obtained from stereotactic needle biopsy procedures, enabling immediate verification of excised tissue margins through intra-operative x-ray imaging. The equipment must be compatible with Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to allow images to be sent directly to mammography while samples are delivered to pathology. The system's physical specifications include dimensions not exceeding 24 inches wide, 25 inches deep, and 70 inches high, with a maximum weight of 300 pounds. Key features include a 360-degree rotational biopsy capability, solid steel construction, and a 3-hour battery backup, with a standard one-year warranty covering parts and labor. The award will be a firm fixed price contract, sole sourced to HOLOGIC, Inc., as the sole manufacturer and supplier of the Bio Vision System, justified under statutory authority for non-competitive procurement citing FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation clarifies that this Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations but allows interested parties to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration by a specified deadline. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Government. The relevant NAICS code is 334517, and the size standard for the procurement is 1,000 employees. All responses must be submitted by 11:00 AM EST on September 17, 2019.

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Sole source contract for HOLOGIC Bio Vision Digital Surgical Biopsy Imaging System procurement.

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334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing

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PostedSep 12

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Solicitation 36C247-19-Q-1098 Notice of Intent to Sole Source reference FAR 6.302-1. The Department of Affairs, VISN 7, Birmingham VA Medical Center is procuring the following, for the: BRAND NAME (HOLOGIC BIOVISION SYSTEM): Requirements: One (1) HOLOGIC Bio Vision (10 x 15) Digital Surgical Biopsy Specimen Imaging System, including installation. Specifications: The required equipment shall provide point-of-care specimen testing for breast tissue from a stereotactic needle biopsy procedure. The equipment shall provide immediate verification of excised breast tissue margins. The equipment shall be capable of x-raying the specimen intra-operatively. The equipment shall be compatible with PACS, so the image can be sent to mammography, via PACS, while the specimen is sent directly to pathology. The system size shall not exceed 24 W x 25 D x 70 H. Weight shall not exceed 300 pounds. Tissue analyzer intended for doctor interpretation and archive. This system has a 360% of rotational range for biopsy. Solid steel construction 1 year parts & labor warranty, standard. Work Self with, keyboard, transparent imaging door, and a 3-hour battery back-up time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham VA Medical Center intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source to: HOLOGIC, INC. 250 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752 Sole source is based on only one responsible source as HOLOGIC, INC. is the manufacturer and supplier of the Biovision System. Contractor has provided a Manufacturer Sole Source Proprietary Letter. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 334517 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for quotation or a solicitation of offers; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. All information received by 11:00AM EST on September 17, 2019 may be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov . The email subject line shall state, Birmingham VA Medical Center , Intent to Sole Source to HOLOGIC, Inc . A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There will be no solicitation available.

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