65--X-ray Tube for CT Scanner

The Portland VA Medical Center is planning to award a sole source commercial purchase order to Toshiba Medical Systems for x-ray tubes specifically designed for a Toshiba Aquilion 32 CT scanner. This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement, and no formal solicitation will be issued. Although this notice signals the intent to proceed with a sole source contract, interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit relevant product information by 4:00 pm PT on June 8th, 2007. The government retains sole discretion regarding whether to proceed without competition based on the responses received. If no responses are received by the deadline, the contract will be awarded directly to Toshiba Medical Systems. The contract is identified as solicitation number VA-260-07-RQ-0176 and is categorized as a presolicitation notice rather than an open solicitation. There are no designated set-aside provisions or specific NAICS codes tied to this opportunity, and additional details such as place of performance and point of contact information are not disclosed. This procurement approach underscores the specialized nature of the x-ray tubes needed for the existing Toshiba CT scanner, highlighting the importance of compatibility and vendor specialization in the acquisition process.