2026-16_NOTICE_OF_INTENDED_SOLE_SOURCE_PURCHASE_11.2025.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intended Sole Source Purchase filed by Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography on November 4, 2025. The procurement seeks to purchase one Philips Healthcare Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System, an advanced diagnostic imaging device designed for high-quality image quality and premium clinical features in fast-paced clinical environments. The procurement is authorized under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734 and Florida Statute 287.057. Following submission of this notice, Valencia College's standard seven business day posting process will commence in accordance with institutional procurement procedures prior to award. No bidder's conference, site visit, or competitive solicitation is planned due to the sole source nature of the procurement.
The total procurement cost is $96,093.00, with Philips Healthcare identified as the exclusive vendor and manufacturer of the Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System. The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and the lack of authorized distributors or alternative suppliers. No set-asides, incumbent vendors, or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. The procurement is being managed by Christy Colgan, Director of Procurement at Valencia College, and represents an unrestricted purchase intended to support the educational and diagnostic training infrastructure of the institution's allied health program.
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NOTICE OF INTENDED SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
Date: November 4, 2025
Department: School of Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
In accordance with the authority granted under F.A.C. 6A-14.0734 (2)(a)(h), Florida Statute 287.057 and the Purchasing rules of Valencia College, the following documentation is submitted in support of a request to purchase the item(s) or services listed below without issuing a call for bids as they are only available from the vendor indicated below:
Upon Completion of this form, the seven (7) business day posting process in accordance with Valencia College Procedure, Procurement Requirements of
Goods and Services will begin.
Sole Source # 2026-16
Vendor: Philips Healthcare
Item(s) or Service: The purchase of Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System by Philips Healthcare for the School of Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Total Cost: $96,093.00
Description of Commodities/Services:
Affiniti 70 is the most advanced system in the Affiniti family, delivering stunning image quality and a suite of premium clinical features. Offering new levels of diagnostic confidence and reproducibility, it is designed for fast-paced environments with enhanced workflow and robust performance.
See attached vendor letter.
I, the undersigned certify the above to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Christy Colgan Director, Procurement
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