Intent to Sole Source - AccuSafe ETO monitors

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Medbrokers for the replacement of an AccuSafe ETO monitor. The existing unit has reached its end of life and needs to be replaced to ensure staff and patient safety. The monitor is used to detect EtO leaks within the Sterile Processing Section of the NIH Clinical Center. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. • The contract is for the replacement of an AccuSafe ETO monitor. • The monitor is used to detect EtO leaks within the Sterile Processing Section. • The existing unit has reached its end of life and needs to be replaced. • The contract is intended to ensure staff and patient safety. • The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.