6515--561-23-2-3086-0156 | 36C242-23-AP-1383 LINAC ADD-ONS (VA-23-00052152) Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VAMC plans to award a firm fixed price sole-source contract to Anholt Technologies for critical add-ons to their existing Elekta Linear Accelerator system. The Radiation Oncology department has recently acquired a new Elekta Linear Accelerator equipped with the HexaPOD EVO RT couch top, necessitating compatible immobilization equipment to ensure accurate patient setup and seamless treatment. Because the current system uses a specific quick release lockbar from Qfix, which allows for efficient patient transitions between machines, it is essential that the new equipment be compatible to avoid costly and time-consuming replacement of immobilization devices for the older Linear Accelerator. This sole-source action is justified by the unique availability of the required products, such as the incline wingboard and incline head and shoulders mask board, which are only sold by Qfix/Civco operating as Anholt Technologies. Changing to a different system or supplier would impose significant delays and require purchasing an entirely new set of equipment. The contract is being managed by the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 and is identified by solicitation number 36C24223Q0485. Corey Swinton serves as the contracting officer, and the effort supports ongoing operational efficiency and patient care within the Veterans Affairs Radiation Oncology program.