J065--Precision Xray X-Rad 320 Preventive Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Precision X-Ray, Inc. The notice pertains to a one-time product maintenance service for an X-Rad 320 X-ray system used in research at the Portland VA Medical Center in Oregon. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Precision X-Ray, Inc. is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with no authorized service providers. The anticipated contract award date is November 27, 2024.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to publicize the VA's intent to negotiate a direct contract with Precision X-Ray, Inc. without seeking competitive proposals. The notice explicitly states that no solicitation will be made available, and any responses received will only be used to assess the marketplace for future procurements. Eligibility is effectively limited to Precision X-Ray, Inc. due to their proprietary ownership of all parts, technology, schematics, and service manuals for the specific X-ray equipment. Contractors are informed that the government will not pay for any submitted information, and this represents the sole notice of the government's intent to solicit and award the contract. The procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b), with the service to be performed at 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd. in Portland, Oregon.