PICASSO PLUS 2D SPECIMEN

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio, has awarded a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order for two Picasso Plus 2D Specimen radiography systems to Kub Technologies, Inc., a certified small business, under solicitation number 36C250-26-AP3264. The procurement is justified under VA-specific acquisition procedures due to the unique technical specifications of the system, which include an amorphous selenium direct conversion detector with a 10-inch by 12-inch active imaging area, DICOM 3.0 compatibility, wireless tablet control, and hands-free voice and gesture operability—features that are not matched by any other available vendor. Market research conducted via SAM.gov, GSA eLibrary, and ECAT confirmed no other responsible small business suppliers could meet these non-negotiable requirements, leading to a determination that the Rule of Two was not satisfied and a sole-source award under the Nonmanufacturer Rule was appropriate. The systems are destined for the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ohio, where they will serve as emergency backup for anatomic pathology specimen imaging, ensuring diagnostic continuity. The contract has a 30-day as-required delivery schedule with no specified FOB terms or pricing details disclosed. Although no formal FAR clauses or inspection criteria are cited, the acceptance criteria are implicitly tied to full compliance with the stated technical specifications, and the award is documented as a small business set-aside with no socioeconomic designations beyond small business status. The contracting officer, Rachelle Hamer, digitally signed the action on May 5, 2026, with no contracting officer’s representative or detailed payment, accounting, or invoicing information provided in the supporting documentation.