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6525--Intent to Sole Source UltraFocus DXA Analysis System

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36C24E22Q0066Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Hologic, Inc. for the UltraFocus DXA Analysis System. This system is essential to ongoing research at the Center's Research and Development Services, which focuses on bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis and fractures, as well as soft tissue-related conditions including obesity and diabetes. The UltraFocus DXA System offers unique capabilities, including ultra-high resolution imaging with an 8-micrometer focal spot size and rapid, automated dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry analyses. Its software efficiently produces bone mineral density, bone mineral content, and body composition data, meeting the specialized needs of the small animal imaging core facility. This notice serves as an intent to sole source the procurement under FAR 6.302-1 and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, the Department encourages any Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller capable of supplying the required equipment to submit a capability statement by January 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST for consideration. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Shannon Hukriede. The decision to proceed without competition will be at the Government's discretion based on the submissions received. The action aligns with NAICS code 334517 and will be administered by the contracting office located in Pittsburgh, PA.

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VA plans sole source contract with Hologic for UltraFocus DXA system in bone disease research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing

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36C24E22Q0066 - Intent to Sole Source UltraFocus DXA Analysis System

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PostedJan 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Shannon K HukriedeContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Hologic, Inc. for an UltraFocus DXA Analysis System. Investigators at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, Research And Development Services are conducting ongoing research studies focusing on bone-related diseases (osteoporosis, osteopenia, fracture) as well as soft tissue-related diseases (obesity, diabetes, fibrosis), and require a high-resolution imaging and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry system for their shared small animal imaging core facility. The UltraFocus DXA System is the only known system that provides ultra-high resolution imaging (focal spot size to 8 micrometers), in concert with rapid, automated DXA analyses (whole research model or region of interest) with established, easy to use software that automatically generates bone mineral density, bone mineral content, and body composition readouts/maps. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 3:00 PM, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Shannon Hukriede at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.