The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron (AFTC/PZIOA) Eglin AFB, FL intends to award a sole source contract to Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation; 25155 RYE CANYON LOOP, VALENCIA, CA 91355, 615-840-5541

This requirement is for a Boston Scientific WaveWriter Alpha Implant:

                                    Item                                                    Quantity

SC-1232                     Wave Writer Alpha IPG                        1

SC-2218-50                Linear ST leads                                        2

SC-6412-3                  Charging System                                     1

SC-5572-1                  Freelink Wireless Remote BLE             1

Sc-4108                      O.R Cables                                               1

SC-4318                     Clik Anchor                                             1

SC-4276                     Clik Anchor Hex Wrench 3inch          1

SC-FB-101-01           Fixate                                                        2

SC-4252                     28cm tunneling tool                               1

The contract was a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order and carried out as a sole source action (not competitively awarded). The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification/Justification and Approval. The applicable NAICS code is 339112, and the size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 1000 employees.

The Eglin AFB Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) had been treating a patients with chronic intractable pain of the lumbar and thoracic region using an Illumina 3D programming algorithm and MICC (multiple independent current control) offered by Boston Scientific during a trial period. During this period the patient’s pain and suffering significantly decreased to the point of being non-existent. Placement of a permanent implant was required to help fully relieve the patient's pain and restore physical function.

Since this was an unexpected surgery, a mission impact letter for urgent and compelling need for this requirement was submitted by the surgery department. In order to insure arrival of the necessary equipment prior to the scheduled surgery date, Boston Scientific requires a contract in place 3 days prior to surgery. Missing this scheduled surgery would have prolonged the patient’s pain a minimum of 2 months based on availability of the surgery department. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to [email protected].