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65 -- LINAC-BASED STEROTACTIC RADIOSURGERY SYSTEM SOL N02-SC-71056-81 POC Janet M. Mattson, Contracting Officer, (301) 405-4511 The National Cancer Institute plans to procure on a Sole Source Basis, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), a Stereotactic Radiosurgery System, including a set of fixed applicators, couch stabilizers, dual accelerator installation, 10 cm x 12 cm mini-multileaf collimator, and computerized system for stereotactic, conformal and dynamic treatment planning from Radionics Software Applications Inc., 22 Terry Ave., Burlington, MA. The project is for the development of stereotactic radiosurgery at the NCI in support of the research mission of the institute. The equipment must be compatible with the existing Varian Clinac 2300 C/D and an additional 600 C/D linear accelerator. The need to ensure and verify spatial accuracy of radiation delivery when switching between accelerators make competition unfeasible for this acquisition. The Radionics's laser localizer is based uon proprietary specifications and required for the NCI research. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Information furnished shall include enough material, in sufficient detail, to perform a proper evaluation of their ability to perform. Closing date is 45 days after publication of this notice. SEE Note 22. (0183)

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