--NOTICE OF INTENT

The US Army Medical Command is seeking to procure Kodak Direct View CR Cassettes through a sole source contract, with Carestream Health suggested as the preferred supplier. The contract involves two specific items: the Kodak Direct View CR cassette sized 35 x 43 and the 24 x 30 version. This procurement does not represent a formal request for proposals; however, other companies capable of supplying equivalent products are encouraged to submit detailed information about their technical capabilities, product specifications, past performance, pricing, and delivery schedules. These submissions will be evaluated by Government technical representatives for consideration in potential future procurements. The contract, identified by solicitation number W33XTF9029M010, falls under the NAICS code 334510, which relates to the manufacturing of electronic instruments and related products. Although the current award is intended to be sole source, the Government maintains openness to competitive offerings that meet the technical requirements. The contract notice was posted on February 25, 2009, and emphasizes the importance of supplier readiness and quality in fulfilling the Army Medical Command’s needs for these specific imaging cassettes.