INBODY 770
ID: M6700125QM011Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING GENERALCAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28542-0004, USA

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Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

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SCALES AND BALANCES (6670)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a5e1d56ef4c641a28cbff7b5826a9c32/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Installations East Regional Contracting Office, intends to procure an InBody 770 Body Composition Analyzer on a sole source basis from BioSpace, Inc. This procurement is necessary for measuring body fat percentage in support of the Marine Corps' Body Composition and Military Appearance Program, with BioSpace, Inc. being the sole authorized distributor due to an exclusive licensing agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The InBody 770 has been approved for use by the Marine Corps, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and is critical for standardization in military applications. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer, Santana Rosario, by March 21, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued.

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    This memorandum outlines the determination that only one source is reasonably available for a FAR Part 13 acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). The Marine Corps intends to purchase an InBody 770 Body Composition Analyzer, necessary for measuring body fat percentage in support of its Body Composition and Military Appearance Program. The determination for limiting competition stems from the exclusive licensing agreement with InBody, deemed the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this specific product. BioSpace, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor of this Analyzer, which has been approved by the Marine Corps due to its compliance with security protocols outlined in MARADMIN 652/22, effective January 1, 2023. The memorandum includes necessary certifications to affirm the justification of this sole-source acquisition, highlighting the need to ensure standardization and security in military applications. Thus, this document reflects the federal government's protocols for non-competitive procurement processes in instances where only one source is available.
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