Lithotripsy Services for UroNavigation Fusion System

Synopsis for Lithotripsy Services :

This is a Sole Source Synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the procurement of UroNavigation Fusion System in order to perform ultrasound biopsies for prostate careserved by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.” The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available: Fortec Litho Tri-State, LLC.

 This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 541990: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Business size standard for NAICS 541990 is $16.5 Million Dollars. PSC/FSC code: Q525-Medical Urology

The proposed source is Fortec Litho Tri-State, LLC. located at 6245 Hudson Crossing Pkwy, Hudson, Ohio, 44236-4348.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: The Government providers require the UroNavigation System to perfoem ultrasound biopsies which are the standard for prostate care .served by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) The most critical requirements for this acquisition are that the vendor must be able to provide both the  UroNavigation Fusion System for MRI Biopsies and the Ultrasound System for Da Vinci Robotic Nephrectomies and must have a response time of 60 minutes. The sole vendor that meets these needs is Fortec Litho Tri-State, LLC.  The proposed sole source is the only known source able to satisfy the Government’s requirements. Please see Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more complete details.

Delivery Schedule:                   As per needed basis, ARO

 Delivery Destination:               4881 Sugar Maple Drive

                                                           Bldg. 830. Area A

                                                            WPAFB OH 45433-5529

Delivery Type: FOB Destination (As defined in FAR 2.101 – Definitions, the seller or consignor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss.)

 Inspection and Acceptance: Both inspection and acceptance will be by the Government at Destination.

 Important Notice to Contractors:  All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract.  SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.  For a detailed description of the applicable SAM requirements and payment information, please review the clauses included in the attached solicitation.

Any information should be e-mailed to both lena.hakim@us.af.mil , and elizabeth.moles@us.af.mil . Only inquiries/information received through e-mail by this date will be considered.  Be advised all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Lithotripsy Services for UroNavigation Fusion System” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files).  Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters.  Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.  If sending attachments with e-mail ensure only .PDF, .doc, or .xls documents are sent.  The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.