Onsite Maintenance and Repairs to Phillips Radiology X-Ray machine AWS-TX (DiDi Blue Dragon)
ID: 25-MRCO-WEST-69Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/59ac1fe64daf4ff7b16846500e7eb493/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor for onsite maintenance and repairs of a Phillips Radiology X-Ray machine, AWS-TX (DiDi Blue Dragon), located at Munson Army Health Center in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The procurement aims to secure specialized service support from Philips North America LLC, as the maintenance requirements exceed the facility's in-house capabilities and are critical for daily patient care. This sole-source contract is justified by the urgency of the need and the reliance on the manufacturer's expertise, given that this is the only X-Ray machine in operation at the facility. Interested parties can contact Bobby Etheridge at bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil for further details regarding this fixed-price contract, which is funded through Operations and Maintenance Army funds.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bobby Etheridge
    bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil
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    JA Repairs to Philips Radiology Machine_Redacted 5 feb 2025.pdf
    The Medical Health Contracting Office-West seeks to sole source maintenance and repairs for a Phillips Radiology X-Ray machine, AWS-TX (DiDi Blue Dragon), at Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS. The contractor, Philips North America LLC, is required for onsite service support as the system's maintenance exceeds in-house capabilities, and it's essential for daily patient care. The contract is classified as a fixed price and falls under the Operations and Maintenance Army funds. The justification for limiting competition derives from the urgency of the need and the reliance on the manufacturer's expertise, as it is the sole X-Ray machine in use at the facility. Market research confirmed no small businesses could fulfill this requirement and highlighted the absence of alternative contracts for similar support services. The action adheres to FAR regulations, permitting a sole-source contract due to specific circumstances. Overall, this memorandum indicates a focused effort to maintain critical medical technology supporting patient care while navigating procurement regulations.
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