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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to enter into a sole source contract with Sun Nuclear Corporation for maintenance services on their Mapcheck software and hardware. The initial contract term is nine months, with four optional one-year renewals. This sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the hardware and software, as well as patent protections held by Sun Nuclear, making them the only available supplier capable of providing the required maintenance and repair services for the existing equipment. The procurement will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(2), which allows for non-competitive contracting under specific circumstances involving exclusive rights or proprietary technology. The notice indicates this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but invites interested parties to submit their expressions of interest and supporting materials by a stated deadline. This input will help the VA determine whether a competitive procurement might be warranted, though the final decision rests solely with the Contracting Officer. The contract relates to NAICS Code 334519, covering measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The contracting office managing this procurement is located at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and all responses must be submitted via email by the specified deadline, with no telephone inquiries accepted.

General Info

VA Pittsburgh contracts Sun Nuclear for nine-month sole source Mapcheck maintenance, with renewals.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedMar 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Sun Nuclear Corporation 425-A Pineda Court Melbourne, FL 32940-7537 for 9 months of monthly maintenance with (four) one year renewal options for Mapcheck Software and Hardware Maintenance (See list below) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(2).The existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes; the control of basic raw material; or similar circumstances, make the supplies and services available from only one source (however, the mere existence of such rights or circumstances does not in and of itself justify the use of these authorities). The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System currently has the equipment that requires maintenance and repairs. Sun Nuclear Corporation has a patent; both the hardware and software are proprietary. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than December 27, 2011 at 09:00 a.m. EST. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (90C-A), 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215