Synposis/Notice of Intent Sole Source

Added: Apr 17, 2018 3:31 pm

Synopsis for a Pentacam AXL:

 This is a combined Sole Source Synopsis / Solicitation published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the procurement of a Pentacam AXL corneal topography system and corresponding accessories.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 339112: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Business size standard for NAICS 339112 is 1,000 employees. PSC/FSC code: 6540: Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The proposed source is Oculus, Inc. located at 17721 59th Ave. NE., Arlington, VA 98223-6446. 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.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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, if received by Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 12:00 P.M. EST.  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 Oculus Pentacam AXL allows for measurement of the posterior cornea as well as detailed evaluation/imaging of the anterior segment including 360 degree anterior chamber angle measurement, horizontal white-to-white measurements, and crystalline lens densitometry. Currently biometry and topography are used for preoperative measurements in the clinic for standard preoperative evaluations.  Ectasia evaluations require a separate appointment in refractive surgery.  The Pentacam AXL is the only machine on the market which can perform all of the requested measurements without the need for additional equipment to be purchased. The software on the Pentacam is used across the Air Force and DOD and allows for comparison/progression analysis. There is no other known product that can independently provide the spectrum of information needed and would require two machines to provide topography, tomography, biometry, and photography. Adding two pieces of equipment in the office would require additional space, and two input times thereby doubling the amount of work and patient movement. The proposed sole source is the only known source able to satisfy the Government's requirements.

Delivery Schedule:                              30 Days After Contract Award

Delivery Destination:                         Medical Materiel
                                                           BLDG 830 Area A
                                                           4881 Sugar Maple Dr.
                                                           Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

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 brooke.hemmerich@us.af.mil and elizabeth.wilfong@us.af.mil no later than Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 12:00 P.M. EST. Only inquiries/information received through e-mail by this date will be considered.

Please be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Pentacam AXL" 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.