Robotic prosthetic arm systems logistics support for advanced upper extremity prosthesis research

Added: Dec 02, 2011 9:26 am Notice of Contract Action. This is not a solicitation of offers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) anticipates entering into a sole source contract for the items described in this notice. The proposed contractor is DEKA Integrated Solutions Corp (DISC), 340 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101 (DUNS: 794762349, CAGE: 38YT6). The contractor shall provide full field and depot level logistical support to the VA for the support and sustainment of robotic prosthetic arms systems used in VA Research. The contractor shall provide full spectrum logistical support including training, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and incidental engineering to carry out VA research in upper limb prosthesis. The systems to be supported are legacy Gen 2 systems, Gen 3 Systems and Brain Gate systems. A five-year Indefinite Delivery Contract is under consideration. This acquisition is part of the VA's ongoing research and study efforts in upper limb prosthesis and is a continuation of preceding efforts by US Army Research Development and Engineering Command. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The VA welcomes market information from vendors and contractors who are engaged in similar advanced research in upper limb prosthesis. The NAICS is 541712. The PSC is AN66. This notice is current through FAC 2005-54. A decision not to compete this requirement is based upon this notice, the responses hereto and the Justification and Approval to be posted to this web site. Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB and VOSB) contracting with VA are to self-register and be certified in VetBiz if seeking consideration under PL 109-461 (www.vetbiz.gov - Vendor Information Pages - VIP) All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (www.ccr.gov) and in ORCA. (https://www.bpn.gov ) Consult your State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for technical assistance with these requirements. (http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm )