TAMC ALCON Centrurion Handpieces
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Supply Contract for Alcon Centurion Handpieces and an Upgrade Kit to O.R. EDLER INC. This procurement is for Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Centurion Upgrade Kit and ten (10) Centurion Active Sentry Ozil Handpieces. These items are essential to support the operations of Tripler Army Medical Center. Delivery is expected by September 1, 2026, to the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: O.R. EDLER INC. (UEI: NGC9PL57LMA3)
- NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC: 6515 (Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies)
- Delivery Date: September 1, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Government intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to O.R. EDLER INC. because they are identified as the sole Government distributor of Alcon equipment. There is no reasonable expectation of receiving competitive quotes from two or more small businesses, justifying an "Other Than Full and Open" procurement. O.R. Elder, Inc. is deemed the only source capable of meeting the minimum requirements for the requested handpieces and installation.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, sources interested in challenging the sole source basis must submit a capability statement. This statement should include management, technical, and cost information, demonstrating the ability to provide the required equipment and preventive maintenance. Capability statements must not exceed six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages, using a font size no smaller than 10-point.
Submission & Deadline
- Submission Method: Email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
- Contact: Bobbie Dobberstein (bobbie.s.dobberstein.ctr@health.mil)
- Challenge Due Date: No later than 1000 Pacific Daylight Time, Monday, April 24, 2026.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026