Defibrillators

The 802d Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole-source purchase order to Medtronic, Inc. for the acquisition of five Secura DR Dual Chamber Inter Cardiac Defibrillators and five Consulta CRT Defibrillators. Medtronic, located in Minneapolis, MN, is the sole proprietary vendor and distributor of these specific medical devices. The contract action will be conducted under the authority allowing negotiation with a single source, given the specialized nature of the equipment. Although this notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability within three days of the notice’s publication. Any responses will be reviewed solely to decide whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The contract falls under NAICS code 423450 and is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the 502d Contracting Squadron at JBSA Lackland, Texas. Points of contact for this procurement include Wanda L. Smith, Contract Specialist, and Susan R. Arnold, Contracting Officer. The purchase supports the operational needs at Lackland Air Force Base, with the Government reserving full discretion on whether to proceed with a sole-source award based on any information or proposals received in response to the notice.