Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Bethesda-Chevy Chase Orthopedic Associates, L.L.C
ID: 26-001499Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SUPPORT (Q701)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/040fb02d5a304ad398f49bf5d012a1ad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Bethesda-Chevy Chase Orthopedic Associates, L.L.C. for professional orthopedic surgical consultation services at the NIH Clinical Center. The objective of this procurement is to ensure continuous 24/7 orthopedic consultation services, which are critical for providing routine, urgent, and emergent patient care. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Orthopedic Associates is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its geographic proximity, specialized expertise, established NIH credentialing, and proven past performance. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by January 8, 2026, at 10 AM EST, although the decision to proceed with the sole source award rests solely with the government.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristin Nagashima
    kristin.nagashima@nih.gov
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