65--ORTHOTIC FABRICATION SYSTEM

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Amfit of Vancouver, Washington, for an Orthotic Fabricating System to support the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems' Orthotics and Prosthetics division. The system includes specialized equipment such as the Footfax-SL contact Digitizer, a Dell OptiPlex PC with a 22-inch monitor, a digitizer floor stand, a CAD/AM precision milling unit with a custom mill stand, an additional flat-screen monitor, keyboard, track-ball mouse, and Amfit's "Correct and Confirm" software installed. The contract also includes multi-unit training provided by Amfit and a two-year warranty, with the procurement involving trade-in of outdated equipment. This sole source procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as Amfit is the only responsible source able to fulfill the agency's requirements. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and no solicitation package exists. The Government retains full discretion not to compete this procurement unless clear and convincing evidence suggests competition would benefit the Government. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 3:00 pm on August 6, 2007, sent via mail to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, addressed to Joanne Alewine, without any telephone inquiries permitted. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, relating to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, and is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio.