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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, Maryland, intends to negotiate a contract, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1 (b), with Kyoto Kagaku to supply a Ultrasound Hemorrphagic Phantom. The Ultrasound Hemorrhagic Phantom  is being procured as a commercial item in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The sole source determination is based on Kyoto Kagaku’s Ultrasound Hemorrhagic Phantom being the only trauma simulator to enable trainees to learn ultrasound skills of solid organs with embedded pathology and fluid collections in a realistic simulated torso. The aforementioned characteristic exhibited by the Ultrasound Hemorrhagic Phantom is necessary for learning the proper techniques for detecting the presence of intraperitoneal or pericardial fluid in traumatic patients, which is becoming increasingly vital in deployed medical settings.

This is not a request for quote. However, all interested parties may contact the Contract Specialist listed below. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the aforementioned system as specified. Additionally, a determination by the government not to compete this proposed contractual action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to [email protected]. The deadline for the submittal of responses is June 11, 2009, 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.