Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source- Patient Monitoring

The 673d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, plans to award a sole source purchase order to GE Medical Systems for the acquisition of a Patient Monitoring System. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is exempt from full and open competition as outlined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The anticipated award date for the contract is September 28, 2010. This announcement serves solely as a notice of intent and is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals; however, any information submitted will be reviewed to determine whether a competitive process is warranted. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423450, indicating it is related to medical equipment wholesaling. The Department of Defense office handling this action is located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The primary contacts for inquiries are Contract Specialist Jessica L. Roybal and Contracting Officer Eduardo V. Alfaro. Interested parties could submit comments or information by September 27, 2010, at noon Alaska Daylight Time. The decision not to pursue competition is at the sole discretion of the government.