Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Sharp Electronics Corp
ID: 24-011595Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

SPECIALIZED TEST AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT, NUCLEAR ORDNANCE (1190)

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https://sam.gov/opp/31de12942a284de7b3ccad7f4511d210/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Sharp Electronics Corp for the procurement of multimedia devices aimed at enhancing patient engagement within the NIH Language Pathology Division. The acquisition includes specific items such as Sharp / NEC M431 displays, integrated PCs, and associated accessories, which are deemed essential for the division's operations. This procurement is conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source award due to the unique capabilities of Sharp Electronics to meet the NIH's requirements. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by September 11, 2024, at 4 PM EST.

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    Kristin Nagashima
    kristin.nagashima@nih.gov
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