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65--NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE GIVEN IMAGING INC. GIVEN PILLCAM SB 3 SYSTEM

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia plans to award a sole source contract to GIVEN Imaging, Inc. of Duluth, Georgia for the procurement of the GIVEN PillCam SB 3 system, an upgraded version of the existing PillCam used by the Endoscopy Department. This system is critical for assessing and monitoring small bowel conditions, with improvements including an increased frame rate from 2 to 6 frames per second, enhanced video processing that boosts efficiency by 40%, and better overall image quality and tissue coverage. The procurement includes equipment such as the RAPID SW License Kit, PillCam Recorder Kit, SB 3 capsules, Bravo pH recorder, ManoScan ESO with Extended Tip, and PillCam sensor array. The agency has determined that only GIVEN Imaging can meet its specific requirements under FAR 6.302-1, justifying the sole source acquisition. Although this procurement is intended as a sole source, the VA has invited any other manufacturer capable of meeting the requirements to submit a written notice and supporting evidence by a specified deadline. This information will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive process should be pursued, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. If no viable alternatives are presented, the contract will proceed with GIVEN Imaging. No solicitation will be posted, and telephone requests for information will not be accepted, emphasizing the exclusive nature of this procurement setup.

General Info

VA sole source contract to GIVEN Imaging for upgraded PillCam SB 3 system in Philadelphia.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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PostedMar 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104 intends to enter into a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, with GIVEN Imagining, Inc. of Duluth, Georgia for the procurement of a GIVEN Pillcam SB 3 system for the Endoscopy Department. This system is an upgrade to the existing PillCam system currently being used by the Endoscopy Department. The PillCam is used in assessing and monitoring conditions of the small bowel. The upgrade in GIVEN's PillCam system will increase its frame rate from 2 per second to 6 per second to provide more complete and detailed visualization. Additionally, PillCam's SB 3's video processing engine has improved to allow for smarter video compilation thus increasing efficiency by 40%. The upgrade will improve overall image quality, tissue coverage and interpretation efficiency. The subject equipment includes the following: RAPID SW License Kit, PillCam Recorder kit, PillCam SB 3 capsules, Bravo pH recorder, ManoScan ESO with Extended Tip, and PillCam sensor array. The Government has determined that only one source can satisfy the Agency's requirement and intends to award to GIVEN Imaging, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document shall be posted and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any manufacturer that determines it can meet the requirements may give written notice via e-mail to contact@example.gov prior to 03/27/2014 at 1:00 Eastern Time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. This information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. All responses received will be evaluated; however, the information received will be used solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. If no responses are received, the Philadelphia VA Medical Center will proceed with sole source procurement to GIVEN Imaging, Inc.