SAM #HT941026QE40

Procurement of Iridex IQ 532 XP Laser for Tripler Army Medical Center

This opportunity involves the procurement of a specialized medical laser for Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Healthcare Contracting Division - West (HCD-W), Fox Branch – West - End user: Tripler Army Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Iridex - Sole source vendor: L1 Enterprises Incorporated - Products Requested: - Iridex IQ 532 XP Laser - Capable of delivering up to 6,000 watts - Designed for compatibility with existing microscopes at the medical center - No specific part number or quantity provided - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Iridex IQ 532 XP Laser meets the facility's technical and compatibility needs - Falls under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC 6515 (Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies) - No services or additional products requested - No specific period of performance or contract value disclosed

Description

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division - West (HCD-W), Fox Branch – West, Bldg 339 Clark Road, Ft Shafter, HI 96858 in support of Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii, and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Sole Source acquisitions and FAR 12.102 (a) only one source being available to meet the Government’s needs, intends to make a sole source award to: 

L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED 618 W PATRICK  ST FREDERICK, MD 21701-4028

Based on market research, it has been determined that L1 Enterprises Incorporated is the only source that can meet the Government’s specialized requirement. The Iridex IQ 532 Laser is the only laser capable of going up to 6,000 watts of power and will be used in microscopic cases compatible with existing microscopes at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.

The statutory authority permitting this award without providing full and open competition is RFO FAR 12.102-1(a) which authorizes the government for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), to solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; the business size standard is 800 (# of employees). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under RFO FAR 5.201 and 5.203. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to keary.haubner.civ@health.mil. 

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to supply the required products. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.  

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