MANOSCAN ESO Z CAHTETER SYSTEM

Special Notice to award under Solicitation: W81K0218Q0005Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Health Contracting Cell, Lacey, WA, intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed price award under solicitation W81K0218Q0005 to Covidien LLC dba Given Imaging in the amount of $61,383.00 for (3) ManoScan® ESO-Z Esophageal Manometry Catheter Systems; for the Department of Gastroenterology Services / Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma WA. This product will be used to assess bolus movement & motor functions in the esophagus, measured from the pharynx to the stomach, in pre-surgical cases of patients having swallowing issues, indications of a hernia or Achalasia. The manufacturer Medtronic is the OEM and maintains proprietary in distribution as the parent company of Covidien LLL dba Given Imaging through company letter.This notice is not a request for proposal and a solicitation will not be issued. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent; Mr. Walter J. Bischoff, email; walter.j.bischoff.civ@mail.mil . No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition