Sole Source-FujiFilm Medical Synapse Upgrade for Red Lake Hospital
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBEMIDJI SUB-AREA,BEMIDJI, MN, 56601, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1a7288cbd9884754aee2127ada7cf453/view
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    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Winona Kitto
    winona.kitto@ihs.gov
    Jennifer Richardson
    Jennifer.Richardson@ihs.gov
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    J-and-A-Other-Than-Full-and-Open- PACS upgrade Signed.pdf
    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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