65--Ultrasound Imaging System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VISN6 Central Acquisition Service, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Volcano Corporation to acquire an S5 Ultrasound Imaging System, including a user license and maintenance agreement, for the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This procurement will be conducted without competitive bids, relying on statutory authority that permits sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested firms that believe their products or services could meet the VA’s needs may submit written evidence by June 29, 2010, demonstrating their capability to fulfill the contract requirements. The government retains full discretion to decide whether or not to proceed with a competitive process based on these submissions. The contract action is identified under the solicitation number VA24610RQ0189 and falls under NAICS code 423450. The contracting office handling this procurement is the NETWORK Contracting Office 6, located in Hampton, Virginia. The action aims to ensure that the Durham VA Medical Center receives the specific ultrasound imaging capabilities needed, while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations. All interested parties are invited to provide timely and detailed responses to inform the government’s determination on proceeding with a sole source or competitive procurement.