65 -- Sole Source Notice

The Department of Defense's 55th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole source purchase order to Ethicon Corp. for the Gynecare Versapoint Bipolar Electrosurgery System and its associated peripherals. This specialized electrosurgical equipment requires ongoing maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operational support for the 55th Medical Group. The procurement will be conducted without full and open competition under Subpart 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii), as Ethicon Corp. is the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of this product, making them the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. This procurement is time-sensitive to meet the mission-critical needs of the medical unit, emphasizing the necessity of selecting Ethicon Corp. without solicitation of competitive proposals. Agencies and interested parties with questions are directed to communicate in writing with A1C Austin DeRose via email or fax. The contract is managed under the NAICS code 339113 and is associated with the Department of Defense office at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The contracting officer overseeing this matter is Andrew L Peterson, ensuring compliance with applicable acquisition guidelines for sole source procurements.