Notice of Intent to Sole Source.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

In accordance with FAR 13.501(a), Network Contracting Office 9 hereby provides notice of intent to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Bitplane, Inc. The basis for a sole source award is that the Imaris 9.9 for Cell Biologists software is solely manufactured and distributed by Bitplane, Inc., and there is not equivalent equipment available in the marketplace that provide the extensive features specifically designed to meet the needs for the 3D and 4D imaging viewing software requirements for advanced rendering, segmentation, and tracking for extremely complex or irregular data sets. The Imaris 9.9 for Cell Biologists software also is the only equipment compatible with the analysis workstation that doesn’t require extensive training.

The anticipated statutory authority for limiting competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(2); only one source is capable of providing supplies required at the level of quality required because the supplies are unique or highly specialized. The NAICS code is 511210 with a size standard of $41,500,000.

This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation nor is it a request for competitive quotes. However, any capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any prospective vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Capability statements shall be submitted by email to Christina Curley at christina.curley@va.gov, and are due no later than July 7, 2022 at 10:00AM CT. Phone calls will not be accepted.