HT941026N0100 NOI NHCP VuMax Ultrasound Scanning System.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source HT941026N0100

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLY CONTRACT

AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for seven (7) Marco SC- 1600 LCD Acuity Systems (Manufacturer: Marco Ophthalmic). This procurement supports the operational requirements of the NMRTC Camp Pendleton Optometry Department and is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a) under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) for the acquisition of commercial products and services.

Sonomed, Inc.

1979 Marcus AVE.

Suite C105 New Hyde Park, New York 11042-1002, United States

UEI: MG1EFBLQCFK6

CAGE: 63663

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339115, ophthalmic goods manufacturing, which has a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The product service code (PSC) is 6540, ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and supplies.

The objective of this sole source award is to procure a new Sonomed Escalon ultrasound system for the Ophthalmology Surgical Department at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP), located at Sequoia Rd. Bldg. H-135, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055.

The Ophthalmology Department currently operates the Sonomed Escalon system; however, the existing equipment has surpassed its 10-year life expectancy, is in poor physical condition, and has been deemed unrepairable. To prevent outsourcing patients who require critical ophthalmic ultrasound procedures, the department must replace this obsolete system.

Sonomed Escalon is the only source capable of meeting the government’s minimum requirements. NHCP technical and clinical personnel are already fully trained on this system, and technical staff maintain the equipment under the current maintenance schedule. Retaining the Sonomed Escalon system eliminates the need to retrain clinical personnel and leverages the facility's established maintenance support infrastructure, thereby preventing operational downtime and unacceptable delays in patient care. Furthermore, standardizing this technology directly supports patient safety by ensuring seamless continuity of care, eliminating user learning curves, and preventing the operational risks associated with outsourcing diagnostic services.

Because this requirement relies on strict compatibility with existing proprietary hardware, and market research indicates no reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from two or more small businesses for an equivalent integrated system, the government intends to execute this procurement on a sole-source basis under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Delivery Date: 30 Days ARO Delivery Location: NMRTC Camp Pendleton Optometry Department: Sequoia Rd., Bldg. H-135, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation document exists for this requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement. Submissions must include management, technical, and cost data in sufficient detail accompanied by convincing evidence to clearly demonstrate the capability to provide the required equipment and preventive maintenance. Capability statements shall not exceed four (4) pages (8.5" x 11" format) using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Requests for documentation, inquiries for additional information, or submissions consisting solely of questions will not be considered affirmative responses. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered exclusively for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole-source purchase order.

Response Instructions:

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to:

• Cha-on Gordon at cha-on.p.gordon2.civ@health.mil

• Bobbie Dobberstein at bobbie.s.dobberstein.ctr@health.mil

The closing date for challenges is no later than 1000 Pacific Daylight Time, Friday, August 21, 2026.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.

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