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This document is a Sole Source Justification for a Department of Veterans Affairs procurement for an IVIS Spectrum CT2 imaging system for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Research Department. The procurement is for a brand name IVIS Spectrum CT 2 High Throughput Kit, Rodent Anesthesia System (RAS-4), and related installation, valued at an undisclosed amount, with an effective date of 11/15/24. The equipment is intended to support the Military Exposure Research Program (MERP), enabling advanced in vivo optical tomography imaging for scanning live animal cohorts to investigate toxin-related health issues, including research on kidney health, cancer, gene therapy, and other areas critical to veteran health.

The sole source justification is for Revvity Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of the IVIS SpectrumCT system in the USA. Market research confirmed this is the only available instrument with unique capabilities like simultaneous luciferase and CT imaging, 3D optical tomography with automated 3D CT coregistration, and the ability to track animals over time during treatment. A Notice of Intent was posted on SAM.gov from August 20-27, and potential sources were contacted. The procurement follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.5, with competition restricted due to the unique technical specifications that no other instrument in the marketplace can replicate.