65--Sonosite M-Turbo Ultrasound

The Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Brooke Army Medical Center plans to award a sole source contract to Sonosite Inc for the acquisition of one Sonosite M-Turbo Ultrasound System. Sonosite Inc is the manufacturer and currently provides ultrasound systems widely used by medical commands outside the continental United States. The contract award is expected to take place on or about September 27, 2011, under NAICS code 334510 with a size standard of 500 employees. Although this notice is not a solicitation or request for quotes, responsible vendors may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration in future requirements. The ultrasound system will be delivered to the Darnall Army Community Hospital at Fort Hood, Texas. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the notice by the award date. The purchasing agent overseeing this contract is Emerita Torres, who can be contacted via phone or email for further information. The contracting office is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This procurement highlights the Army's intent to continue using Sonosite's technology for military medical applications through a sole source acquisition process.