65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia, requires a one-year preventive maintenance service for their Sterrad 100S Sterilization System, covering the period from July 10, 2010, to July 9, 2011. The government plans to award this service contract through a sole source purchase order, with Ethicon, Inc. (doing business as Advance Sterilization Products) as the suggested contractor. Ethicon, Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds proprietary rights to the preventive maintenance kit necessary for the equipment. This ensures that the maintenance service will be performed with genuine parts and expertise specific to the Sterrad 100S system. While the contract is not open as a request for proposal, other companies capable of providing an equivalent product are invited to submit their technical capabilities, including complete technical specifications, past performance, pricing, and delivery timelines. This submission will be reviewed for consideration in future similar requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, which relates to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, emphasizing the specialized nature of the service. This arrangement highlights the government's intent to secure high-quality maintenance through an experienced provider while remaining open to potential alternatives for future procurements.