Notice of Intent to Sole Source Specialized Prosthetics for Naval Medical Center San Diego
ID: HT941025N0051Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/78ffc5e685af4b0aa4d4451331499964/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to enter a sole source contract with Otto Bock Healthcare LP for the procurement of specialized prosthetics at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This procurement includes four Dynamic Arms, eight Electrical Cables with Straight Plugs, four Electric Wrist Rotator Cuffs, four Otto Bock Bebionic Hands, four Donning Sheath Easy Fit Arms, and one Alignment Aid, all tailored to meet the specific needs of an inbound SecDes patient. The items are critical for providing advanced medical care and rehabilitation services, with an estimated delivery date set for March 14, 2025. Interested vendors disputing this sole-source decision may submit a capability statement by the specified deadline; however, no competitive quotes will be solicited. For further inquiries, contact Bobbie Dobberstein at bobbie.s.dobberstein.ctr@health.mil or Kennette Esguerra at kennette.m.esguerra.civ@health.mil.

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    NOI HT941025N0051 OTTO BOCK PROSTHETICS NMCSD.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to enter a sole source purchase order contract with Otto Bock Healthcare LP for specialized prosthetics at the Comprehensive Complex Casualty Care Clinic (C5) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This decision follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines due to the unique requirements of the items, which include various specialized prosthetics tailored to patient specifications, with an estimated delivery date of March 14, 2025. The applicable NAICS code is 339113, indicating surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, while the related Product Service Code is 6515 for medical and surgical instruments. Otto Bock is deemed the only capable source to meet these specialized needs, based on prior market research. Additionally, any vendors disputing this sole-source decision may submit a capability statement by the specified deadline, but only detailed statements demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirements will be considered. This notice emphasizes that no competitive quotes will be solicited, and telephone inquiries will not be entertained.
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