ContractSpecial Notice8(a) Sole Source

Sole Source-FujiFilm Medical Synapse Upgrade for Red Lake Hospital

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Response Deadline
Dec 13, 2025
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Days Remaining
0
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8(a) Sole Source
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Indian Health Service (IHS), intends to award a sole source contract to FujiFilm Medical for an upgrade of the Synapse medical imaging system at the Red Lake Hospital in Minnesota. This procurement involves upgrading from Synapse version 5 to version 7.4, which includes necessary hardware replacements and ongoing technical support, as FujiFilm Medical is the exclusive developer and provider of these services. The Synapse system is critical for the hospital's medical imaging program, enabling the storage and viewing of diagnostic images essential for patient care. The contract is valued at $70,575, and interested parties may contact Purchasing Agent Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov for further inquiries, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541511
Custom Computer Programming Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
J-and-A-Other-Than-Full-and-Open- PACS upgrade Signed.pdf
PDF•2538 KB•Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) document outlines a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a FujiFilm Synapse upgrade for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2025, valued at $70,575. The upgrade from Synapse 5 to Synapse v7.4, including hardware replacement, is deemed a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to Fuji Medical Systems being the exclusive developer, licensor, and support provider for the Synapse product family. The document certifies that Fuji Medical is the only entity capable of providing these specific updates and support. It details the nature of the requirement, pricing, and funding, emphasizing the lack of alternative sources. The J&A ensures that all efforts will be made to increase competition for future acquisitions where feasible, and includes certifications from the Program Manager and Contracting Officer regarding the accuracy of the data and the fairness of the price.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 3, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 13, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 13, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
BEMIDJI SUB-AREA,

Point of Contact

Name
Winona Kitto

Place of Performance

Redlake, Minnesota, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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