6515--ICONEUS v0 Ultrasound Imaging and Scanning Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Portland VA Medical Center Research and Development, intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to ICONEUS, a manufacturer based in Antony, France, for the ICONEUS Neuro-Imager v0. This contract is being awarded under the authority that allows sole source procurement when only one responsible source is available, specifically citing 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The purpose of the contract is to acquire the Neuro-Imager v0, a specialized ultrasound imaging and scanning device, and the procurement falls under the NAICS code 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. While this notice signals the intent to award the contract without competitive quotes, the agency invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by 5 PM PST on July 28, 2020, which may be considered. Submissions should be directed to Gregory Watson, the Contract Specialist, via the provided email address, and the government has clarified it will not compensate for any information submitted. The contract, referenced with solicitation number 36C26020AP0983, is managed by the Network Contract Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington. This notice represents the only government communication about this sole source contract award for the specified requirement.