Mimics Software License and Maintenance

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Materialise on a sole source basis, for the purchase of a MIMICS Software and Maintenance under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) due to proprietary data. MIMICS provide very powerful medical modeling features. A range of segmentation tools allow you to select a region of interest. Within a few clicks this part is transformed into a 3D model on which real time rotation, pan, zoom and transparency functions can be applied. MIMICS can import any 2D stack of images and allows 3D reconstruction from them. Mimics imports images like CT, Cone-Beam CT, MRI and Microscopy data in a wide variety of formats, far beyond DICOM. The software can then export the information in a 3D format that will allow our department to reconstruct the region of interest using a rapid prototyping technology called Stereolithography. P/N: MIMICS, Qty 1; P/N STL, Qty 1; P/N Simulation Qty 1; P/N Simulation Upgrade, Qty 1; P/N MIMICS Upgrade Qty 1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. In accordance with FAR 6.301(d) the Government will consider any proposal received by the due date for this combined synopsis/solicitation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The request is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-28 and DFARS Change Notice 20081218. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 and the size standard is 500 employees. Any interested party may inquire with the points of contact.