Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Development of the Philips Lumify ultrasound system
ID: HT9425-25-NOI-PLUSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; BASIC RESEARCH (AN41)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5e09c518e0b24947a845d98d51603b7a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to award a sole source contract to Philips North America, LLC for the development of the Philips Lumify ultrasound system. This contract will involve creating a military-specific training plan, conducting a Risk Management Framework assessment, and providing a logistics demonstration, with an optional objective to purchase 61 devices for training facilities. The Philips Lumify ultrasound system is crucial for enhancing medical capabilities within the military healthcare framework. Interested parties capable of providing similar services must respond in writing by the deadline of 4:00 PM EST on December 18, 2024, to Mr. Christopher M. Sult at christopher.m.sult.civ@health.mil.

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    Christopher Sult
    christopher.m.sult.civ@health.mil
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