65--Notice of intent for sole source for LOGIQ e BT11 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a sole source contract to General Electric Company for $36,511.80 to procure a LOGIQ e BT11 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console for use at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado. The purchase aims to integrate seamlessly with existing government-owned equipment at the facility. Ongoing maintenance and parts acquisition will continue under current contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and best value for the government. This action is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. While this notice does not constitute a request for proposals and no solicitation will be issued, other firms believing they can supply equivalent equipment are invited to submit supporting documents demonstrating their products’ capabilities within three calendar days from the notice’s publication date. These responses will inform potential future acquisitions. Interested parties should direct their information exclusively via email to the designated purchasing agent, Ms. Denise Miller, as phone or fax inquiries will not be accepted. The contract falls under NAICS code 334510, which covers electromagnetic and electric optical equipment manufacturing.