Sole source digital linescan x-RAY camera system with cmos technology

Added: Mar 02, 2015 3:41 pm N00164-15-T-0104 - SOLE SOURCE - DIGITAL LINESCAN X-RAY CAMERA SYSTEM WITH CMOS TECHNOLOGY - FSG 66 - NAICS 334517 - ISSUE DATE 02 MAR 2015 - CLOSING DATE 12 MAR 2015 - 4:30 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for 1 (one) Digital Linescan X-RAY Camera System w/CMOS Technology, 1 (one) 18" High Resolution CMOS Linear Array Detecor X-View Digital Image Processor, 2 (two) days training, 1 (one) 20 Meter LDA Camera Cable and 1 (one) X-View Digital Image Review Workstation.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, North Star Imaging Inc of Rogers MN, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is being sole sourced because:

THE GOVERNMENT CURRENTLY POSSESSES VARIOUS PIECES OF NORTH STAR IMAGING (NSI) EQUIPMENT IN THE X-RAY LAB. THIS CAMERA SYSTEM REPLACES A BROKEN CAMERA AND IS COMPATIABLE WITH THE EXISTING NSI EQUIPMENT. THE SOFTWARE USED ON THE CURRENT NSI EQUIPMENT IS PROPRIETARY TO NSI AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO SELL OR LICENSE THE DATA RIGHTS TO OTHER VENDORS, NOR ARE THEY WILLING TO INTEGRATE OTHER VENDOR'S EQUIPMENT INTO THEIR EQUIPMENT.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-15-T-0104; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to Eugene Colvin, FAX 812-854-1324 or e-mailed to eugene.colvin@navy.mil . All required information must be received on or before 4:30PM EASTERN TIME.