Medical Products: Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Vascular Access System and Related Items

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division, specifically for the Orlando Fire Department, is pursuing a sole source procurement (Solicitation Number S25-0511) for the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System and related medical products from Teleflex. The procurement focuses on acquiring a specialized battery-operated intraosseous vascular access system with a potential 48-hour dwell time, including various EZ-IO needles in 15mm, 25mm, and 45mm sizes, along with associated medical training equipment such as anatomical training bones, power drivers, stabilizers, and medical airways. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2025, with a response deadline of July 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and includes a seven-calendar-day window for alternative suppliers to challenge Teleflex's exclusive source status by submitting product information, qualifications, and capabilities to Purchasing Agent Tracie Brown via email (tracie.brown@orlando.gov). The procurement objective is to secure critical medical equipment for emergency medical services, with Teleflex explicitly stating that their products are sold exclusively through direct sales channels and eCommerce platforms. Potential respondents must demonstrate equivalent capabilities and product specifications to challenge the sole source designation.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the procurement documents. Teleflex is positioned as the incumbent and exclusive vendor for these medical products, with a strict policy against sales through brokers, independent distributors, or online marketplaces. The company warns that products purchased from unauthorized sources may be considered counterfeit, modified, or improperly handled, and will not receive warranty coverage or customer support. While specific award values are not disclosed, the product price list indicates individual item costs ranging from $7.28 to $665 per unit or box. The procurement is limited to Orange County, Florida, and specifically serves the Orlando Fire Department's medical equipment needs. Potential alternative suppliers are encouraged to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to match Teleflex's proprietary medical technology and meet the department's specific requirements for emergency medical access systems.