65 -- Dialysis Supplies

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Fresenius Medical Group for dialysis supplies and consumables specifically designed for use with Fresenius Model 2008H dialysis machines. The contract covers a detailed list of items including dialyzers, bicarbonate liquids, transducer protectors, various gauge JMS fistula wingeaters, test strips for water hardness and chlorine, priming and recirculation sets, sterile dressings, and cleaning agents such as Purebrite Bleach and white vinegar. These supplies are critical for the operation and maintenance of the proprietary Fresenius dialysis machines, which require manufacturer-specific consumables to function properly. Fresenius Medical Group is the sole manufacturer and provider capable of delivering both the supplies and the technical service needed to support their proprietary equipment. Given that no other source is available or authorized to supply compatible items or provide necessary service support, the agency is proceeding with a sole source procurement. The contract is managed by the Department of Justice’s FMC Butner office, with contract specialists Pattie C. Williams and Teresa A. Cooper serving as points of contact. This procurement ensures continuity and reliability in the provision of dialysis treatment for inmates at FCC Butner using Fresenius equipment.