ITS-2024-197-YR - MFMP Sole Source Document.pdf
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- Broward County, Fruitville CDP, Florida
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This document is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract from Broward College, a state college in Florida, for the purchase of a Phillips Ultrasound System 5300G bundle. The system is required for the College's Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, and offers advanced imaging capabilities, connectivity, and workflow features that are essential for student training. Philips Healthcare, a division of Philips North America LLC, is the sole source and exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the ultrasound system in the United States. The estimated value of the award is approximately $71,224.00, excluding taxes. The College is providing a 15-business day notification period for any company that believes it can meet the requirements to submit a written response with supporting evidence demonstrating its ability to comply. The College will have sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received.
The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the ultrasound system, including its software and transducers, which are only available from Philips Healthcare. The College currently utilizes other Philips ultrasound systems in its Diagnostic Medical Sonography lab, and the proposed system's compatibility with these existing systems will enhance student learning. The comprehensive training platform offered by the Philips Ultrasound System 5300G ensures that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their future careers.
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PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Cypress Creek Administrative Center
6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone 954-201-7455/Fax 954-201-7330
June 20, 2024
TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: Yolaina Ruiz, Procurement Officer
SUBJECT: Intent to Award Pursuant to Sole Source Exemption for ITS-2024-197-YR –
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
This notice is released pursuant to Broward College Policy 6Hx2-6.34 - Procurement Requirements and Broward College Procedure A6Hx2-6.34 - Procurement Procedures. The purpose of this notice is to notify interested parties that pursuant to Rule 6A-14.0734(2)(e), Florida Department of Education, State Board of Education, Procurement Requirements for Community Colleges, Broward College intends to make a non-competitive award for the goods or services, as stated below.
GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED
The College’s Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requests the purchase of the Ultrasound System by PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE (a division of PHILLIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC) that has been utilized widely in many major schools, hospitals, clinics, and institutions in the United States of America. The system is designed to provide a stable, efficient, and student-friendly learning environment.
The Ultrasound System by PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE, a division of PHILLIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC, offers superior longevity, and functionality effective for extended periods, reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs. The Philips Ultrasound System 5300G bundle is an essential tool for a College's Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, providing students with a comprehensive and versatile imaging solution. This system's compact design and the robust Deluxe Compact Cart allow for easy maneuverability and storage within educational settings. The Shared Service Bundle offers a wide range of imaging options suitable for various medical specialties, making it an invaluable resource for teaching diverse clinical applications. The bundle includes several transducers — such as the Linear Transducer 12-3 MHz for high-resolution superficial ultrasound imaging, the Linear Transducer 12-5 MHz 50mm for vascular and musculoskeletal imaging, the Curved Transducer 6-2 MHz for abdominal, gynecological, and obstetric imaging, and the Sector Transducer 4-2 MHz for cardiac imaging — providing students with hands-on experience across different diagnostic scenarios.
The Philips Ultrasound System 5300G is equipped with advanced imaging capabilities that enhance the learning experience for diagnostic medical sonography students. Features like Anatomic MMode for detailed anatomical measurements, Auto Doppler for simplified Doppler studies, AutoScan for optimized image quality, and Freehand 3D for three-dimensional imaging ensure comprehensive training. All features that are essential for student learning of emerging ultrasound technology. The system also includes MaxVue, which maximizes the image display area, Panoramic 2D for wide-field views, and Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) for myocardial function assessment, preparing students for real-world clinical settings. Connectivity and workflow are streamlined through digital navigation links, Multi- Modality Query Retrieve, and Netlink DICOM, facilitating efficient data management and secure information exchange. Additionally, the system offers advanced imaging techniques such as Contrast
ITS-2024-197-YR
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
GI, GI 3DQ, HighQ, IMT, MVI, Physio SW, ROI, Smart Exam, Strain Elastography, and Strain Q, which cater to specialized diagnostic needs. This ultrasound system incorporates transducers that can be utilized on other Philips ultrasound systems that the program utilizes currently in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography lab contributing to enhanced student learning. This comprehensive training platform ensures that students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their future careers.
Supplier to be awarded: PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE, a division of PHILLIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Reason for Sole Source: The College understands that PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE, a division of PHILLIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC, is the sole source and exclusive manufacturer and distributor in the United States of America for the Phillips ECompact 5300 Ultrasound System. The ultrasound system, including its system software and transducers, are proprietary to Philips Healthcare. Philips Healthcare is the only authorized seller of this product. There are no distributors or third-party vendors authorized to sell the Philips ECompact 5300 Ultrasound System.
Estimated value of award: Approximately $71,224.00 (excluding taxes, if applicable).
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS. However, any company that believes it can meet the requirements stated herein may give written notification to the Procurement Officer stated above within fifteen (15) business days from the date of this notice. Supporting evidence must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement(s) listed.
Responses are due on or before 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, July 11, 2024, via email at yruiz@broward.edu with subject line to read RESPONSE–ITS-2024-197-YR. A determination by the College not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the College.
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