J -- Hardware/Software used to Support Medical Transcription

The 89th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Dictaphone Corporation, based in Melbourne, Florida, for the procurement of Enterprise Express Voice System/TextSystem hardware and software to be used at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center. This contract will be firm fixed price and executed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1), which allows for negotiations with only one source without full and open competition. Although the Government intends to award the contract solely to Dictaphone Corporation, interested parties may express their interest or submit proposals within three days of the notice's publication; however, this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but rather an opportunity to determine whether a competitive procurement might be necessary. The Government will consider any proposals received within the specified three-day period but reserves the right to award the contract without competition. Any costs incurred in proposal preparation will not be reimbursed by the Government. The decision whether to proceed with a sole source contract or initiate a competitive process lies solely with the Government. The contract specifically supports medical transcription services under NAICS code 811213. The point of contact for this procurement is Monica Ceaser, who can be reached via phone or email for additional information. The announcement ensures transparency while maintaining the authority to contract directly with the selected vendor to meet the medical center’s needs efficiently.