70--VascuPro Software Upgrade for Hines VAH Intent To Sole Source

Solicitation VA69D-17-Q-0173 Notice of Intent to Sole Source reference FAR 6.302-1. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is procuring the following, for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital: Vascular Lab Automation software upgrade; purchase of software, install and clinical staff training of software. VascuPro is the only product that offers vascular lab automation software that specializes in vascular surgery run vascular laboratories. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to award on a sole source basis, IAW 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, a contract to CONSENSUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., 1574 Gulf Road, Suite 222, Point Roberts, WA 982281, as the only responsible source to provide the above items. This product, VascuPro of Consensus Medical Systems, Inc., is the only product that offers vascular lab automation software that specializes in vascular surgery run vascular laboratories. This non-invasive vascular lab digital imaging automation software application captures velocity data and DICOM images from Duplex and other ultrasound equipment, such as the arterial physiologic machine, to assist in creating a digital report of the examination. The data from these machines is then also automatically populated for quality assurance used for accreditation purposes. This software application produces quality assurance systems that can validate the diagnostic criteria of the vascular lab and suggest modifications to enhance the overall diagnostic accuracy based upon analysis of validated anatomical segments. VascuPro of Consensus Medical Systems, Inc. is the only product that offers vascular lab automation software that specializes in vascular surgery run vascular laboratories. Consensus Medical Systems, Inc. is the lone provider for the required software. The total award amount is estimated to be $65,000.00. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 541511 and the size standard is $27.5 Million. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for quotation or a solicitation of offers. However, all quotes received within three days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There will be no solicitation available.