Synopsis INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE (002) KO Approval.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Government currently intends to award a service contract to provide Preventive Maintenance and Inspection services for Government owned Getinge Equipment which include: (1) Washer, Labware/Surgical Instrument, Ultrasonic, (2)Washer Sterilizing Unit, (3) Sterilizing Unit, Germicidal Gas, Gaseous Plasma Disinfecting Washers, (4) Washer/Sterilizing Unit, and (1) Cart, Storage/Transport, Surgical Instrument. On an SOLE SOURCE basis at Bayne-Jones Community Hospital (BJAHC) at Fort Polk, LA.

The proposed contract will be awarded on a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to:

Getinge USA, Inc 1777 E Henrietta Rd.

Rochester, NY 14623-3133

Description of Services or Supplies: Basic Service Contract for Preventive Maintenance and Inspection services and to provide services to equipment manufactured by Maquet Cardiac Assist which is a part of the Getinge family of companies. The equipment to be maintained are: (1) Washer, Labware/Surgical Instrument, Ultrasonic (2) Washer Sterilizing Unit (3) Sterilizing Unit, Germicidal Gas, Gaseous Plasma Disinfecting Washers (4) Washer/Sterilizing Unit, and (5) Cart, Storage/Transport, Surgical Instrument

This sole source requirement is issued under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization. Getinge is the sole factory authorized provider of service and support for the US market on Surgical Workplace equipment manufactured by Maquet Cardiac Assist. This includes, but is not limited to, the Getinge family of Autoclaves and Washers.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This sole source synopsis is for informational purposes only.