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Special Notice Special Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Cheryl Honick Cheryl.Honick@va.gov 888-888-8888

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with SonoSite, 21919 30th Dr SE, Bothell, WA 98021 for a five-year license agreement for SonoSite Synchronicity a point-of-care ultrasound workflow manager with interfaces providing focused assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam and for assessing significant hemoperitoneum or pericardial tamponade after trauma located at VA Pittsburgh Medical Center, University Drive C, Pittsburgh PA, 15240.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) (only 1 responsible source) as it is believed that only SonoSite can provide a point-of-care ultrasound workflow manager with interfaces providing focused assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam and for assessing significant hemoperitoneum or pericardial tamponade after trauma.

This notice of intent is not for competitive quotes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 621512. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available. However, parties may express their interest accompanied by supporting literature by email to Cheryl Honick, Contracting Officer, no later than October 10, 12:01 ET. Responses should be sent to Cheryl.honick@va.gov . No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the VAPHS Contracting Officer.

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