70--Intel Core X-series Processors Virtual Reality Workstation

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Richmond VA 23249, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Virtual Reality Workstations (Intel Core i9-7920X Processor) for the Richmond VAMC with Boxx Technologies, LLC.. in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these services are highly specialized are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an effective date of 19-20 July 2018 to Boxx Technologies LLC., 10435 Burnet Rd Ste 120, Austin, TX, 78758-4425; Cage Code 1UZU6. This is a Brand-Name Only requirement to satisfy the minimum requirements of the Richmond VAMC proposed virtualization lab. The requiring activity is currently in need of four Virtual Reality Workstations (Intel Core i9-7920X Processor). These work stations support the engineering of a virtual reality lab in which VAMC investigators may collect and analyze the data necessary to develop novel and innovative methods for diagnosis and treatment of neurologic impairments prevalent among Service Members and Veterans (e.g., traumatic brain injury, PTSD). Proposed research service proffers a unique and innovative concept pursuant to Far 6.302-1 (a)(1)(i)(A). This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify their interest and capability to the Contracting Officer within three (3) calendar days of this publication by contacting Paul O. Waite via e-mail at [email protected] Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes 19 July 2018 at 0235PM EDT. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.