65--SOLE SOURCE FOR SCANNER KITS

The Department of Defense, through the MICC at Fort Belvoir, plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for scanner kits specifically needed as spare parts for the Carefusion Pyxis System used throughout the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which authorizes a non-competitive acquisition due to the unique nature of the requirement. Although this notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes, the Government invites vendors who believe they can meet the need to contact the designated point of contact within seven days to provide information that may influence whether the procurement remains non-competitive. The contract’s solicitation number is W91QV112T0049 and was posted on May 22, 2012. The relevant NAICS code for this acquisition is 334119, covering electronic component manufacturing. The anticipated contract is a sole-source award intended to ensure continuity of maintenance and operation of critical medical equipment at the hospital. While the Government currently views this as a sole-source requirement, responses from potential vendors will be considered solely to decide if a competitive procurement is warranted. Questions can be addressed to the specified Government contact via the provided email, and the office responsible for this procurement is located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.