University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Synapse Biomedical Inc.
Amount: An estimated $245,000
Renewal: 2 of 2, 1/25/2018 through 1/24/2019
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Sole Source Status:
Yes, this procurement remains a sole source.
Potential Future Renewals:
None
The buyer for this procurement is now Janielle Graham, (312) 413-2816.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Margaret van Dijk.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Synapse Biomedical Inc.
Amount: An estimated $245,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 1/25/2017 through 1/24/2018
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Sole Source Status:
Yes remains a sole source.
Potential Future Renewals:
$245,000
Comments: The patented NeuRxDiaphragm Pacing System is still the surgeons choice based upon patient evaluation to treat neurodegenerative disorders.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Aaron M. Finder.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Synapse Biomedical Inc., Oberlin, OH
Amount: An estimated $735,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 1/25/2014 through 1/24/2017, 36 months
Renewals:
2 twelve-month
Potential Future Renewals:
$490,000
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
The hearing was cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, January 7, 2014
The University awarded a contract for patented NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System. to Synapse Biomedical Inc., Oberlin, OH, for an estimated $735,000.
The Synapse Biomedical NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System is a patented device that assists in treating a neurodegenerative disorder, which affects the patient's diaphragm. The Synapse Biomedical NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System is a patented device that assists in treating a neurodegenerative disorder, which affects the patient's diaphragm.
The NeuRx Diaphragm pacing system delivers an electrical stimulation to a target site in the diaphragm through an electrode implanted in the diaphragm to contract the diaphragm; and synchronizing the delivering step with a breath or breathing attempt made by the patient to condition the diaphragm. This unique feature is patented and only available from this vendor.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Shirley Webb
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
