J--Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT) Maintenance and Support Services

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity is issuing an Intent to Procure via Sole Source the award of a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with Bone Diagnostic Inc. (BDI), Fort Atkinson, WI to provide Peripheral Quantitative Tomography (pQCT) Maintenance and Research Support Services. The requirement is to provide general maintenance, repairs and telephone support on Government-owned Strategic Medizintechnik pQCT machines located at the US Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) in Natick, MA and to accompany USARIEM personnel to various Continental United States (CONUS) locations in support of research study protocol data collection using the Government-owned and rental (if necessary) of pQCT machines when required. Research support service includes set-up of Government-owned pQCT equipment by 1) ensuring that all units are in working order, to include, but not limited to: quality assurance (QA) testing, trouble-shooting any mechanical problems with the units, machine part repair, and other on-site repair (if necessary); 2) correction of any malfunctions that may occur during scanning study subjects; 3) ensure all data is backed up and saved appropriately; 4) provide individualized recommendations on scan analysis; 5) execute the following programs: Makejob auto analysis program, CT copy program, CT filter program with Kernel filter and Averaging filter, and FixCT; and 6) customize and repair the units as follows: create custom fixtures for comfort during scans and on-site mechanical component level repairs. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Responsible, interested parties may identify their interest by submitting capability information by Friday, November 14, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time in order to establish the ability of the responder to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government; information received will be considered for the sole purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with responses to this notification. All inquiries must be submitted via e-mail to donna.r.blackstone.div@mail.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.