FORCE SENSORS FOR PEDESTRIAN DUMMY
ID: 36C25025Q0387Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFUS

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/3420dcdc7eb34155ad0982b9af568b21/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure force sensors specifically designed for pedestrian crash-test dummies at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. These sensors are critical for accurately measuring force distribution and joint responses during impact scenarios, which will support research initiatives focused on injury prevention and safety enhancements. The procurement is justified as a sole-source contract with Humanetics Innovative Solutions, the only supplier capable of meeting the unique technical specifications required for the VA's existing crash-test dummy model. The estimated contract value is $76,709, and interested vendors may express their capability to meet this requirement by March 17, 2025. For inquiries, vendors should contact Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov or call 216-447-8300.

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    Rachelle Hamer
    (216) 447-8300
    rachelle.hamer@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0387 ISS.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Humanetics Innovative Solutions for the supply of force sensors intended for pedestrian crash-test dummies. The sensors are critical for measuring force distribution and joint responses during impact, which will aid research in injury prevention and safety enhancements. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as the sensors are specifically designed for the VA's existing crash-test dummy model and are exclusively available from the manufacturer. Interested vendors may express their capability to meet this requirement by March 17, 2025. The VA retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive bidding. All queries should be directed to Rachelle Hamer, the Contracting Officer. No formal solicitation is currently available. This notice outlines the VA's efforts to support its research initiatives through targeted procurement strategies.
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) is seeking to procure force sensors for pedestrian dummies at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The estimated contract value is $76,709, and the acquisition requires justification for a single-source award, as the unique specifications of the sensors limit availability to Humanetics, the only supplier capable of meeting these technical needs. The sensors will support research on injury prevention and safety improvements by accurately measuring forces experienced during impact scenarios. Extensive market research was conducted to identify alternative vendors, but no capable suppliers were found, emphasizing Humanetics' exclusive qualifications. The Contracting Officer has validated the need for this procurement under FAR guidelines, concluding that the requirements cannot be fulfilled by other sources without significant risks to project timelines and operational integrity. Therefore, Humanetics remains the sole responsible source for this acquisition, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while addressing critical research demands.
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