65--Sole Source-Infinity Vision System

The contract involves the issuance of a sole source firm fixed-price agreement to Alcon Laboratories, Inc., located in Fort Worth, Texas, for the procurement of specific medical equipment. The items to be purchased include two Infinity Vision Systems (Part# 8065750265) and four Neosonix handpieces (Part# 8065750120), intended for use at the 59th Medical Wing/MSLE at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. The acquisition will follow commercial item procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, and the sole source justification is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, which allows other than full and open competition due to the unique nature of the product and supplier. The anticipated award date for this contract is September 5, 2005. Interested parties were notified that this notice is not a request for competitive offers, and the Government retains sole discretion regarding competition. Inquiries or comments on the announcement were to be directed via fax referencing the solicitation number 673-90F-05-0067. The contracting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the NETWORK Contract Office 8 in Tampa, Florida. This contract reflects a targeted procurement to fulfill specific operational needs with a specialized product from a sole manufacturer to support military medical operations.