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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB), designs and... The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB), designs and conducts pre-clinical and clinical research on the biologic and therapeutic effects of radiation therapy. ROB treats patients via radiosurgery, intensity-modulated 3-D conformal radiotherapy (IMRT), real-time dose measurement, brachytherapy, and magnetic resonance (MR)-guided procedures in accordance with approved clinical protocols. These treatments are conducted using a Varian linear accelerator system that has two (2) TrueBeam STX linear accelerator platforms which deliver a precise, highly localized radiation dose in order to treat the prescribed cancerous target volume while sparing adjacent, healthy tissues to the maximum extent possible. ROB’s Varian TrueBeam STX platforms have extreme spatial precision (< 1mm) and are capable of generating x-ray beams of multiple energies, as well as multi- energy electron beams using sophisticated techniques such as intensity modulation, dynamic arc, and respiratory gating that are dynamic in nature. The TrueBeam STX platforms are remotely monitored through a secure proprietary internet connection, Varian SmartConnect. This connection performs automatic remote diagnostic and maintenance services, predicts and detects fault conditions, and send alerts in real time. The two TrueBeam linear accelerator platforms have identical peripheral devices, allowing patients to easily be treated on one or the other linear accelerator. The platforms are controlled by Varian software applications, ARIA and Eclipse, on separate IT devices. The software component ARIA functions as radiation oncology information system whereas the hardware (dedicated workstations and servers) and software components of Eclipse and Eclipse Proton are used for radiation treatment planning. The mature software system ARIA-Eclipse works in concert with the linear accelerators platforms, and ARIA securely interfaces with NIH’s Hospital Information System (HIS) for seamless data exchange (patient demographics, document, laboratory values).

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IAW FAR 7.107-2(b), the Contracting Officer has determined that the consolidation of this requirement is necessary and justified if the benefits of the acquisition would substantially exceed the benef... IAW FAR 7.107-2(b), the Contracting Officer has determined that the consolidation of this requirement is necessary and justified if the benefits of the acquisition would substantially exceed the benefits that would be derived from each of the alternative contracting approaches, including benefits that are quantifiable in dollar amounts as well as other specifically identified benefits. This acquisition involves the consolidation of awards 75N91023P00709 ARIA/Eclipse/InSightive), 75N91024P00494 (RGSC), and 75N91024P00581 (TrueBeam platforms). (The VDCs are new and currently not under maintenance agreements). In accordance with FAR 7.107-2, a written determination that the consolidation is necessary and justified has been composed to include all required information required under FAR Subsection 7.107-2. The requirements subject to the proposed consolidation are not currently provided by small businesses. As such, there is not a consolidation of separate smaller contracts performed by one or more small business concerns affected by the consolidation. The consolidation of the three (3) purchase orders will greatly reduce the Government’s administrative burden associated with the award and administration of multiple awards for maintenance of one system. By virtue of a reduction in administrative burden the Government can more effectively utilize personnel to achieve other agency missions. Consolidation would facilitate quality improvements which would result in a higher level of patient care and patient safety. Additionally, performance under one (1) award will greatly reduce risk associated with scope gaps in between system components, as well as mitigate potential conflicts of interest for services that affect multiple components of the system. Allow for more transparency and consistency in communication between the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB) and the Contractor to address system issues, as well as allowing for better coordination and monitoring of performance issues, monitoring of system cost, as well as addressing issues pertaining to systems interoperability. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information about the consolidation efforts only and is not intended to encompass the entire scope of work. THIS IS A CONSOLIDATION NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The NCI OA posted a Sources Sought Notice # HHS-NIH-NCI-SS-CSSB-0006 to SAM.gov on 12/04/24 through 12/11/24. The NCI OA posted a Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source #75N91025Q00006 to SAM.gov on 01/17/25 through 01/27/2025. Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition was signed by the NIH Head of the Contracting Activity and Competition Advocate on 7/11/2025. The consolidation Determination and Findings was signed by the NIH Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (DAS)/Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) on 7/30/2025 This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.501(a) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the business size standard is $34 Million. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB) plans to procure, on a sole source basis mainte... The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Radiation Oncology Branch (ROB) plans to procure, on a sole source basis maintenance and upgrade services for their Aria-Eclipse-TrueBeam Maintenance Services from: Varian Medical Systems, Inc 3100 Hansen Way Palo Alto, CA 94304 The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b).This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.501(a) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the business size standard is $34 Million. Varian Medical Systems Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and sole service provider for the linear accelerator system and its subcomponents. Varian Medical Systems Inc. does not authorize third-party service providers, or resellers for individual systems, OEM parts or components, and maintains sole proprietary rights to the licenses, software, and firmware for all system components. As such, Varian Medical Systems Inc. is the only source for factory trained and certified staff with access to proprietary parts, system schematics, software, firmware, and system configurations required to maintain all the equipment properly and in accordance with OEM’s most current standard commercial maintenance practices, and as required for FDA compliance. Additionally, only Varian Medical Systems Inc. can remotely monitor the system through their secure proprietary internet connection, Varian SmartConnect. This connection performs automatic remote diagnostic and maintenance services, predicts and detects fault conditions, and sends alerts in real time. The system also utilizes Varian software system ARIA/Eclipse/InSightive which works in concert with the linear accelerators, and allows radiation treatment planning and data analysis, and securely interfaces with NIH’s Hospital Information System for seamless data exchange. Given these unique capabilities Varian Medical Systems Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s needs. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, John Russell, at John.Russell3@nih.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. EST on Monday, January 27, 2025 (01/27/25). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N91025Q00006 on all correspondence. ***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be requested. ***