65--Notice of Intent to award for Sonosite Point of Care Ultrasound System

MEDCOM, Western Regional Contracting Office, Tacoma, WA intends to award a firm fixed priced order under FAR Part 6.302-1 to Sonosite Inc for their Point of Care Ultrasound System that is critical to the mission at the Women's Health Clinic located at Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright, AK in the amount of $120,731.01 for a one-time purchase. There is an existing system located at the hospital on which the surgeons, physicians and nursing staff are trained. Currently Sonosite Inc is offering the government a trade in allowance for Sonosite older equipment, which acts as a cost savings to the government. The consumable supplies on hand at BACH are for the existing and newly purchased equipment, which also is a big cost saving to the government. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for proposal and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the contact@example.gov. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.