J063--Notice of Intent to Sole Source X-Ray Machine Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to SMITHS DETECTION INC. for a Maintenance Service Agreement associated with an X-Ray Machine. The contract will be for a period of five years, with the option for four additional years. The basis for the sole-source award is that only SMITHS DETECTION INC. has the required proprietary diagnostic tools and trained personnel to maintain the X-Ray Machine. Key points about this opportunity include: • The contract is for a Maintenance Service Agreement for an X-Ray Machine. • The contract will be awarded to SMITHS DETECTION INC. on a sole-source basis. • The period of performance is five years, with the option for four additional years. • The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract.