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Intent to Sole Source

Department of Defense · Defense Health Agency (DHA) · DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
HT940626QE081
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
334510
Product service code
6515
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-11
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Fort Bragg, NC
Contracting contact
cynthia.a.richardson-rhone.civ@health.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Intelli Blate Microwave Ablation System Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Health Contracting Division-(HCD-Southeast) Bragg Branch, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, intends to Award a Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order, on a sole source basis to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304, utilizing the authority of Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) as implemented in FAR 12-102(a): Other Procedures. This requirement is to provide The Intelli Blate Microwave Ablation System. The system provides minimally invasive cancer treatments and organ-sparing therapies central to patient care. The percutaneous microwave ablation machine provides life-saving treatments, enhances procedural efficiency and efficacy. will improve readiness and training capabilities, reduce patient morbidity and cost, and avoid loss of referrals/patients. It supports the mission of Interventional Radiology for Womack Army Medical Center,2814 Rock Merritt Ave, Fort Bragg, 28310, NC. The contractor shall furnish all material and equipment necessary to fulfil this requirement. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, for Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Any concerns with this intent to Sole Source may be submitted for consideration by the Government to Contracting Officer, Melissa Peregrino-White, at melissa.peregrino-white.civ@health.mil and Contract Specialist, Cynthia Richardson-Rhone at Cynthia.a.richardson-rhone.civ@health.mil with the Notice ID number referenced in the subject line.

Contact

Point of contact
Cynthia A. Richardson-Rhone
Role
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Email
cynthia.a.richardson-rhone.civ@health.mil
Secondary
melissa.perergrino-white.civ@health.mil
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