X-Ray Cabinet and table

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Palo Alto intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Faxitron Bioptics, LLC. The proposed contract action is for an Ultra Focus DXA x-ray cabinet and table. The x-ray cabinet and table are proprietary, from the manufacturer Faxitron Bioptics, LLC.
This sole source action is in accordance with FAR 13.601-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the contract specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above for the requested products. Responses are due by August 16, 2018 at 7:00 AM PST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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.
Responses must be e-mailed to deborah.sosa@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government..