PACS Maintenance

The contract involves the sole source procurement of preventive maintenance services for the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) utilized by the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. The PACS hardware and software were originally installed by ScImage, Inc., and Mortara Instruments, with ScImage, Inc. identified as the sole prospective contractor. This action is conducted under FAR 13.106-1, allowing negotiation with only one source, and does not seek competitive bids, though any quotations submitted within three days of the notice's issuance will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541519 and SIC code 7379, pertinent to computer-related services, and is intended to maintain a system operational at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The Department of Defense's Aflcmc Pzio office is managing the contract, with the point of contact being Donald Tam, the Contract Specialist responsible for this procurement. The sole source approach is justified by the proprietary nature of the system and the original equipment supplier’s exclusive capability to provide appropriate maintenance. This presolicitation notice serves primarily as an informational announcement, and the government reserves discretion on whether to open the contract for competition based on response feedback. Solicitation documents are not publicly available, and all inquiries are directed to the designated contracting specialist.