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6640--5th Axis Upgrade to Existing DATRON M8 Cube System

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36C24E20Q0258Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with DATRON Dynamics Inc. to upgrade their existing 4-Axis DATRON M8 Cube System by adding a 5th axis. This enhancement is essential for supporting advanced research on prosthetics conducted by the Minneapolis VA Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program, as the additional axis allows access to more complex internal geometries and undercuts that are unattainable with the current 4-axis system. The upgrade requires all new DATRON components for the fifth drive axis to ensure compatibility, data continuity, and seamless integration with the existing proprietary system. Additionally, installation must be performed by a certified field service technician from DATRON Dynamics to maintain current warranties, ensure interoperability with the existing controller software, power, and drive hardware, and provide optimization and training on the new control features. While this is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive proposals, other qualified sources capable of meeting the requirement and serving as the original equipment manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller may submit a capability statement by the stated deadline. The contracting office will make the final determination on whether to proceed without competition based on the responses received. The contract specialist overseeing this procurement is Shannon Hukriede, who can be contacted via email for submissions, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The procurement supports the NAICS code 333515 and aims to maintain and enhance the milling machine’s operational continuity and research capabilities for prosthetic development.

General Info

Minneapolis VA to sole source upgrade 4-axis DATRON system to 5-axis for prosthetic research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

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36C24E20Q0258 - 5th Axis Upgrade to Existing DATRON M8 Cube System

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PostedSep 9

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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

Contacts

Shannon HukriedeContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with DATRON Dynamics Inc. for a 5th Axis upgrade to their existing 4-Axis DATRON M8 Cube System. This upgrade is needed to support the Minneapolis VA Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program s research on prosthetics. The addition of the 5th axis enables more complex internal geometries and undercuts not accessible on a 4-axis milling machine. The upgrade will require all DATRON component parts for the fifth drive axis for compatibility with the existing proprietary system and for data continuity. The upgrade also requires a certified field service technician from DATRON Dynamics to install the additional drive axis, including optimization and training on the new control functions. The use of only certified technicians is necessary to prevent voiding current warranties and ensuring interoperability with the current controller software and existing power/drive hardware in order to maintain continuity of operation of the milling machine and toolpath data. 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 Friday, September 11th, 4:00, ET. 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.