D -- Prototype Opthalmicsuite

The Government plans to award a contract to NextGen HealthCare Information System, Inc. for the procurement of a single Prototype Ophthalmicsuite under FAR 6.302, which authorizes sole-source contracting. Although this action is not open for competitive bidding, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability or submit proposals within three days following the publication of the notice. Any submissions will be reviewed to determine whether competition is warranted, but the final decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Government. This procurement is managed by the Department of Defense at the 502nd Contracting Squadron located in JBSA Lackland, Texas, under solicitation number 07TC0865. The contract falls under the NAICS code 519190, indicating related professional and technical services. Points of contact for inquiries include Contract Specialist Richard L. Webster and Contracting Officer Susan R. Arnold, who can be reached via provided phone numbers and email addresses. The emphasis of this action is to acquire a prototype ophthalmic suite for testing and evaluation, highlighting its specialized nature and the Government's intent for a streamlined procurement process.