65--X-Ray Cabinet and table

The VA Central California Health Care System in Palo Alto plans to enter into a sole source contract with Faxitron Bioptics, LLC to procure an Ultra Focus DXA x-ray cabinet and table. These specific items are proprietary products manufactured exclusively by Faxitron Bioptics, making them the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.601-1. As such, no competitive solicitation will be issued for this contract, although firms confident in their ability to supply equivalent products are invited to submit written notifications and supporting evidence by August 16, 2018, for potential consideration. This procurement is not open for competitive quotes, and any determination by the government to forego competition will be at its sole discretion based on the responses received. Submissions must be sent via email with no telephone communications accepted, and there will be no reimbursement for the costs associated with submitting capability statements. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21, located in Mather, California, under solicitation number 36C26118Q9469, and pertains to NAICS code 334517. The goal of the contract is to acquire the proprietary x-ray equipment necessary to fulfill the agency's healthcare system needs efficiently and without compromise on quality or specifications.