We currently own Brainlab cone hardware and Brainlab Exactrac localization system which function in coordination with Brainlab treatent planning systems. The Brainlab software is necessary for Radiosurgery treatments. The upgraded Brainlab software is to replace the Brainlab software that is currently at its end of life.

The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Brainlab, Inc. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form.

Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the university's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.

All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated.

The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the procurement is software license, upgrade or maintenance.