ACC SS 17-4-0323 Laerdal Medical Corporation

This is a sole source procurement by Arapahoe County, Colorado, for medical simulation equipment and training devices from Laerdal Medical Corporation to support healthcare training programs and emergency response initiatives. The procurement, identified as ACC SS 17-4-0323, was posted on March 28, 2017, with a due date of March 31, 2017. The goods and services being procured include a comprehensive suite of medical simulation equipment manufactured exclusively by Laerdal Medical Corporation, specifically SimMan 3G, SimMan Essential, SimMan ALS, SimJunior, SimBaby, SimNewB, SimView, and the Laerdal SonoSim Ultrasound Solution. Additionally, the procurement covers SimMom (co-produced with Limb and Things), Virtual IV, Virtual Phlebotomy, Virtual Infant IV, Resusci Anne QCPR manikins, and SimPad Skill Reporter. The scope of the contract includes all associated parts, accessories, installation, warranty services, repairs, and education services necessary to support medical education and emergency response training at Arapahoe Community College. The sole source justification establishes that Laerdal Medical Corporation is the only vendor capable of meeting the state's requirements due to proprietary technology, specialized manufacturing capabilities, and the integrated nature of their medical simulation systems, with market research confirming the absence of viable competitive alternatives that can provide equivalent functionality and quality standards.

The procurement is restricted to Laerdal Medical Corporation as the sole source vendor, meaning no competitive bidding process or set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises apply to this solicitation. Laerdal Medical Corporation is identified as both the sole source manufacturer and distributor for the primary simulation equipment, as well as the exclusive provider for parts, accessories, installation, warranty, repairs, and associated education services. The letter dated March 27, 2017, from Laerdal Medical Corporation to Arapahoe Community College confirms the company's exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights for all specified medical simulation products and related services. The procurement documentation does not specify a contract value or budget range, nor does it detail pricing, contract term, or other specific commercial terms in the available materials. This sole source designation indicates that the state and county have determined that the specialized, proprietary nature of Laerdal's medical simulation technology requires direct award to this vendor rather than pursuing a competitive procurement process.