Affiniti Ultrasound Machine

Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System, with the procurement authorized under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734 and Florida Statute 287.057. The procurement is specifically for an advanced ultrasound system designed to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging with premium clinical features and enhanced workflow capabilities for fast-paced clinical environments. The procurement notice was filed on November 4, 2025, and will undergo a seven business day posting process as part of Valencia College's procurement procedures. The sole source justification is supported by a manufacturer's letter from Philips Healthcare, specifically from Bart G. de Boer, Director of Marketing and Sales Support for Ultrasound at Philips Healthcare Americas, confirming the company's exclusive status as the manufacturer and authorized seller of the Affiniti Ultrasound System. The procurement documents indicate that the system is proprietary equipment with no authorized distributors, which forms the basis for the sole source procurement approach. The total cost for the Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System is $96,093.00, and the procurement is identified as Sole Source #2026-16.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or enterprise designations, with the sole focus being on obtaining the specific Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System from the manufacturer directly. The procurement is limited to Philips Healthcare as the exclusive vendor, with no alternative suppliers identified. The system will likely be integrated into Valencia College's existing medical imaging and diagnostic infrastructure, specifically within the School of Allied Health's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. No additional incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the procurement documents. The budget for this procurement is firmly established at $96,093.00, which represents the total cost for the ultrasound system. The procurement process is being managed and certified by Christy Colgan, Director of Procurement at Valencia College, with the procurement supporting the educational and diagnostic training needs of the institution's allied health program.