Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Polybed Complete with PSG-1100
ID: HT941025N0130Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fcfaa6ff45144a15990a9d53b9ccb342/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Nihon Kohden America, LLC for the procurement of a Polysomnograph Polybed Complete with PSG 1100, specifically for use at Misawa Air Base. This system is crucial for conducting Level 1 sleep testing for over 280 patients annually, thereby minimizing the need for off-base referrals for sleep studies. The sole source justification is based on Nihon Kohden America, LLC being the only approved provider due to an existing Authority to Operate (ATO) for their PSG system. Interested vendors challenging this sole source intent must submit a capability statement by August 12, 2025, to Barrett Taylor at barrett.s.taylor.ctr@health.mil, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source contract to Nihon Kohden America, LLC for a Polysomnograph Polybed Complete with PSG 1100. This system is required for Misawa Air Base to perform Level 1 sleep testing for over 280 patients annually, reducing the need for off-base referrals. The sole source justification is based on Nihon Kohden America, LLC being the only approved provider due to an existing Authority to Operate (ATO) for their PSG system. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334510 and the PSC is 6515. Interested vendors challenging this sole source intent must submit a capability statement by August 12, 2025, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
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