65 -- RIS/Picture Archive and Communication System

The government plans to award a sole source purchase order to AGFA Corporation for a five-year period, encompassing a base year plus four option years, contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 07 funds. This contract pertains to the renewal of a preventive maintenance service for the RIS/Picture Archive and Communication System and Integrated Reporting Solution software, specifically patented software used by the 6th Medical Group at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The service agreement commenced on October 1, 2006, and the purchase order will be issued under FAR 6.302-1 authority, recognizing AGFA Corporation as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. No written solicitation will be issued since this is a sole source award. Although this sole source contract is intended for AGFA Corporation, the government encourages small businesses to express interest for potential future acquisitions under NAICS Code 541511, which covers custom computer programming or software development, with a size standard of $23 million. The contracting office is associated with the Department of Defense at the 6th Contracting Squadron in Tampa, Florida. For inquiries, contacts include SSgt Matthew Meier and Contracting Officer Helen J Bond, who can be reached via phone or email for further information related to this procurement.