NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Maintenance Services for Aestiva MRI, Avance CS2 and E-SCAIO Gas Modules
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/efe5eeee12be4308b1c79025081022a5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Branch, intends to award a sole source contract for maintenance services of Aestiva MRI, Avance CS2, and E-SCAIO Gas Modules to Datex Ohmeda, Inc. This procurement aims to secure both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services for critical medical equipment at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The services are essential for ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of anesthesia and vaporizer equipment, which are vital for patient care in military medical facilities. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the primary contact, Sheryl Egans, at sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil or by phone at 254-287-8881, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price, contingent upon the availability of FY26 Defense Health Program funds, and is justified under FAR regulations due to Datex Ohmeda's unique capabilities as the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sheryl Egans
    (254) 287-8881
    sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    JA Sole Source _Redacted.pdf
    The document presents a Sole Source Justification and Approval for the procurement of Anesthesia and Vaporizer Equipment Maintenance Services by the Fort Cavazos Health Contracting Branch. Citing 41 U.S. Code 1901 and FAR 13.501, it specifies that Datex Ohmeda (operating as GE Healthcare), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is the only qualified vendor able to provide the required maintenance services due to their proprietary technologies. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price, subjected to the availability of FY26 Defense Health Program funds. Market research conducted revealed no other capable vendors, reinforcing the sole-source determination. Previous contracts for similar services have historically been awarded to Datex Ohmeda, which underscores its long-standing exclusivity in this regard. The approval is contingent upon the justification that only Datex Ohmeda can fulfill the requirement due to its unique capabilities and prior procurement history. This document outlines the procedural adherence and rationale for the decision to procure these services on an other than full and open competition basis, ensuring it aligns with federal acquisition regulations and principles of fair competition.
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