6640--Scanco MicroCT45 Scanner

This Special Notice concerns the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Scanco USA, Inc. for the purchase of a MicroCT45 ex vivo micro Computed Tomography scanner. The scanner will allow for expansion of ongoing studies focused on bone disease, bone regeneration, osteoarthritis, spine fusion, fracture repair, and functional vascularization at the Atlanta VA. Specifically, the Veterans Health Administration Regional Procurement Office East located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania published this Special Notice on January 24, 2023 to acquire a MicroCT scanner with a choice of 4 exact calibrated X-ray energy positions between 40-90 kVp, as well as 3D image reconstruction and analysis software from Scanco USA, Inc.

The objective of this Special Notice is to significantly expand ongoing studies at the Atlanta VA focused on bone disease, bone regeneration, osteoarthritis, spine fusion, fracture repair, and functional vascularization through the procurement of specialized microCT scanning equipment from Scanco USA, Inc. on a sole source basis. The contracting office intends to negotiate directly with Scanco USA, Inc. for this non-competitive acquisition, with no set-aside designations or eligibility criteria for other contractors to participate. The point of contact listed is Contracting Officer Millicent Covert to discuss the equipment requirements and initiate negotiations.