Notice of Intent to Sole Source SonoSim.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.

Intended Recipient: SonoSim, Inc. 1738 Berkeley St. Suite A, Santa Monica, California 90404-

Intent to Sole-Source:

USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to SonoSim, Inc. for a twelve-month renewal of SonoSim software and training program. The software provides 63 Advanced Practice RN students and 2 Faculty members with illustrated training modules organized by patient system.

Sole Source Justification

SonoSim, Inc. is the sole provider and proprietary vendor of its program and software. SonoSim is an ultrasound training program which incorporates life-like ultrasound images into training modules. As a result, normal and abnormal anatomy, ultrasound imaging artifacts, and pathologic findings are present for student learning. Therefore, SonoSim, Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government’s requirement. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

In accordance with 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can meet the needs of the Government as stated above. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses must be received via email at kaysie.shadeck@usuhs.edu by 2:00 PM on 7 February 2025.