Notice of Intent to Sole Source BrainLab Software Subscription for Naval Medical Center San Diego
ID: HT941025N0032Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/91b4940a12ee4b2bacd078fb728ea933/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Lovell Government Services, Inc. for the procurement of BrainLab Software, which is essential for the Neurology Department at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This specialized software is uniquely compatible with the BrainLab Curve Navigation System, which is critical for performing neurosurgical procedures at NMCSD, where approximately 80 navigation procedures are conducted monthly. The contract is set to ensure the continued operational effectiveness of the Neurology Department, with a delivery date scheduled for February 1, 2025. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Jennifer Collins at jennifer.e.collins23.civ@health.mil by 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time on January 24, 2025, to challenge the sole source determination.

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    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) plans to award a sole source supply contract to Lovell Government Services, Inc. for BrainLab Software, essential for the Neurology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This notice confirms that only Lovell is authorized to distribute this unique and specialized software, which interfaces exclusively with the BrainLab Curve Navigation System utilized in neurosurgical procedures at NMCSD. The contract follows federal regulations regarding sole source acquisitions and aims to ensure operations continue effectively with an upcoming delivery on February 1, 2025. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to challenge this award within a specified timeframe, although the government retains discretion regarding competitive procurement. This initiative underscores the necessity of specialized software and supplier coordination in maintaining military medical services.
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