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6640--BIOPAC System for Research - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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36C25023Q0380Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VHA Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 10, plans to award a sole source contract to BIOPAC Systems, Inc. for the purchase of the BIOPAC MP160 data acquisition and analysis system along with its associated components. This system is intended for research purposes at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. The research department requires this equipment to measure beat-to-beat blood pressure and breathing, with the capability to synchronize multiple physiological data streams, which is vital for the ongoing research efforts. The BIOPAC MP160 system is uniquely compatible with existing data collections in the lab and is the only system capable of measuring all required variables simultaneously, ensuring precise time matching critical to the project. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,250 employees. The notice publicly announces the intent to sole source the procurement, satisfying federal acquisition regulations, but does not solicit competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties with capabilities to fulfill the requirement may express their interest by a specified deadline, providing compelling evidence that competition would benefit the government. Responses should be sent by email to the designated contract specialist, but telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government.

General Info

Sole source contract to BIOPAC for MP160 system to support VA medical research in Detroit.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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36C25023Q0380 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source for BIOPAC System

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PostedMar 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Jeffrey RozemaContracting Officer

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Full Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to enter into a sole source procurement for a BIOPAC MP160 data acquisition and analysis system and associated components for research purposes at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to BIOPAC Systems, Inc., 42 Aero Camino, Goleta, CA 93117. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, and the Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees. The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Research Department requires the BIOPAC MP160 System for the intended purpose of measuring beat to beat blood pressure and breathing. BIOPAC Systems, Inc. has created a system for making many physiological measurements. Many systems can be combined together for time matching data. The research team requires a combination of their breathing and autonomic measuring devices. The BIOPAC system is the only system compatible with the data already being collected in the lab; it is required to expand the workload/capacity of the research project, and it is the only system which measures all variables at once to ensure everything is time matched. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1) to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday, March 6, 2023. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. This information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Interest/capability statements shall be submitted to Jeffrey Rozema, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.