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J--REPLACEMENT OF THE OPEN MRI COLD HEAD MECHANISM INCLUDING COLD HEAD ADSORBER

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The Department of Veterans Affairs in Tampa intends to award a sole source contract to Toshiba American Medical Systems for the repair and maintenance of the Toshiba MRT 600 OPEN MRI equipment, specifically the replacement of the Cold Head Mechanism and Cold Head Absorber. This procurement is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition, as Toshiba is the original manufacturer and the only entity with factory-trained and certified technicians authorized to service and provide parts for this proprietary equipment. The planned maintenance is scheduled for late September 2010. Although this sole source contract bypasses the competitive bidding process, the agency has issued a notice allowing any other firms believing they can meet the requirements to submit written notifications for evaluation. However, the government retains discretion over proceeding without competition based on responses received. The contract falls under NAICS code 334510, and all communications regarding this procurement are directed to the designated contact at the VA. The agency emphasizes ongoing transparency by posting contract actions to the Government Point of Entry and invites interested contractors to monitor and respond to future solicitations.

General Info

VA will sole source Toshiba for MRI Cold Head repair under FAR 6.302-1, September 2010.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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PostedSep 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

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OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION This is sole source procurement under the 'Other than Full and Open Competition' (FAR 6.302-1). The associated NAICS code for Toshiba MRT 600 OPEN MRI is 334510. Tampa Department of Veteran Affairs intends to award a sole source one time contract for the repair of this MRI Equipment to Toshiba American Medical Systems. AUTHORITY CITED: A.) FAR 6.302-1 REASON FOR AUTHORITY: FAR 6.302-1: Market research found that Toshiba is the manufacturer of the equipment and the only company with factory specialized technicians to work on this Toshiba MRT 600 OPEN MRI equipment system and the only company authorized to operate provide parts and repairs to the equipment proprietary functional design. Toshiba is the only company with systems engineers and sales representatives that have been factory trained and certified to service their manufactured equipment. APPLICABLE CONDITIONS: The contractor shall provide services and parts and labor required for the maintenance and replacement of the Cold head Mechanism including the Head Absorber. The maintenance will be scheduled for late September 2010. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: This Notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contract Specialist, who will evaluate all responses received. The determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Point of Contact for this requirement is contact@example.gov INTERESTED SOURCES: Any responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be evaluated to search for additional sources that are capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. All responses shall be submitted via email. BARRIERS TO COMPETITION: Proposed contract actions will continue to be posted to the GPE. Interested Contractors for upcoming procurements shall evaluate and submit responses to future solicitations. I certify that this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Adalberto Afanador Email: contact@example.gov