Philips_Sole_Source_Letter_Affiniti.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from Philips Healthcare supporting Valencia College's procurement of a Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System. Dated November 3, 2025, the letter is authored by Bart G. de Boer, Director of Marketing and Sales Support for Ultrasound at Philips Healthcare Americas, and confirms that Philips Healthcare is the exclusive manufacturer and authorized seller of the Affiniti Ultrasound System. The procurement was filed on November 4, 2025, and is subject to a seven business day posting period as required by Valencia College's procurement procedures. The system is designated for the School of Allied Health's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to support advanced diagnostic imaging and clinical training. The sole source procurement is authorized under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734 and Florida Statute 287.057, with the procurement identified as Sole Source #2026-16 and managed by Christy Colgan, Director of Procurement at Valencia College.

The total cost for the Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System is $96,093.00, with Philips Healthcare as the sole authorized vendor. The letter establishes the proprietary nature of the equipment and confirms that no authorized distributors exist for this product, thereby justifying the sole source procurement approach. The procurement is unrestricted by vendor set-asides or enterprise designations, with procurement funds specifically allocated for direct purchase from the manufacturer. No alternative suppliers or incumbent vendors are identified, as the requirement is limited exclusively to the Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System for integration into Valencia College's medical imaging and diagnostic infrastructure.