65--Edward Vigilance Sv02 Monitors

Brooke Army Medical Center, through the Great Plains Regional Contracting Office, intends to award a sole source contract to Edward Lifesciences for the purchase of four Edwards Vigilance Sv02 Monitors. Edward Lifesciences is the sole manufacturer of this equipment and does not have any authorized distributors, which justifies the sole source acquisition. The contract award is expected to occur on or about September 7, 2011, under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to medical equipment manufacturing. Although this notice is not a solicitation or request for quotes, other responsible vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration in future requirements. The place of performance is Brooke Army Medical Center located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Interested vendors must respond to the notice by September 7, 2011, and inquiries or responses should be directed to Emerita Torres, the designated purchasing agent. The contracting office’s address is the Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This procurement is specifically for the four Sv02 monitors essential for medical use, highlighting the need to source directly from the original manufacturer due to the absence of authorized distributors.