65--XIO WORKSTATION - ALBANY VAMC

Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the intent of the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave. Albany, NY 12208, to negotiate a sole source procurement with Elekta Instruments, Inc/CMS Software, 8 Executive Park West, Atlanta, GA 30329. This Requirement is to provide one XIO Work Station (components list available upon request of the Contracting Officer) used for creating patient treatments on the VARIAN Radiation Machine, is provided on a commercial basis, but the only source of this specific configuration of equipment, required system compatibility, and trade in capacity is Elekta Instruments, Inc/CMS Software. the offeror and incumbent contractor. No other sources can provide the XIO Work Station equipment. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of Far 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other equipment or training will satisfy agency requirements; therefore, full and open competition is determined inappropriate for this acquisition. This notice is for information only and may represent the only official notice of such solicitation/synopsis, however, the Government will consider all proposals received on or before due date identified below. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its proposal. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government entity code, DUNS number, and Tax Identification number. As of October 1, 2003, all Contractors, both large and small, are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of the information added to CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. The Federal Contractor Program requires that any contractor receiving a contract in the amount of $25,000 or more, or any subcontractor receiving a contract in the amount of $25,000 or more from such a covered contractor must file a VETS-100 Report on an annual basis. Please ensure that this report has been filled out. To register, go to http://vets100.cudenver.edu/. NAICS Code is 334517, Size Standard, 500. Offers are due by June 30, 2010, at 1500 hrs, 3:00pm EDT, at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, Contracting Office, 800 Irving Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210, to the attention of the assigned Contracting Officer, Steven S. Tompkins ELECTRONIC OR FAXED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH VERBAL CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT ONLY.