65 -- MRI Patient Tables

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with GE Healthcare Technologies, Milwaukee, WI, for the procurement of four Detachable Patient Tables, model M1090TL, specifically designed for MRI use. This acquisition will be processed under simplified acquisition procedures and conducted as other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this contract is February 19, 2007. The notice issued does not serve as a solicitation for competitive proposals but aims to collect information to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted, leaving the decision not to compete entirely at the government's discretion. The contract, identified under solicitation number FM3047-7220-7403 and categorized under NAICS code 334510, is managed by the 502nd Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas. The primary points of contact are Jordan E. Bonds, Contract Specialist, and Susan R. Arnold, Contracting Officer, who can be reached via provided email and phone contacts. This procurement is part of the Department of Defense’s effort to secure specialized MRI patient tables with no set-aside classification indicated, emphasizing sole source negotiation with a trusted supplier in medical imaging technology.