AutoPulse Worry-Free Service Plan

The City of Orlando’s Fire Department, through solicitation number S24-0549 dated August 8, 2024, intends to procure the AutoPulse Worry-Free Extended Warranty service plan exclusively from Zoll Medical Corporation. Zoll is identified as the sole authorized manufacturer, seller, and service provider for the AutoPulse Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump in the United States, with proprietary rights that prevent any other vendors from offering equivalent warranty or maintenance support. This sole source procurement ensures continuity of authorized, high-quality warranty coverage critical to maintaining the clinical reliability and operational readiness of these life-saving devices within the Orlando Fire Department. The solicitation invites other suppliers to submit qualifications or product information by August 15, 2024, during a mandatory seven-day public challenge period, but no alternatives are known to the department. The acquisition involves an ongoing service plan without specified delivery schedules or pricing data included in the provided documents, with performance expected within Florida. Administrative contact is Purchasing Agent Tracie Brown. No formal contract clauses or evaluation factors are incorporated, reflecting the sole source rationale and exclusivity of the product. The procurement supports public safety activities under NAICS code 922160 and emphasizes the need for continued manufacturer-authorized warranty and service to preserve the device’s intended clinical efficacy and safety, with all contract administration details aligned to this specialized, non-competitive acquisition.