Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) services - United States Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO)
ID: HT941026N0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WESTCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b520bec4817477d83907c24c6b0915d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Hologic Japan Inc. for annual preventive maintenance (PM) services for Government-owned Hologic equipment at the United States Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) in Japan. These services are critical for maintaining the performance of the Hologic Panther Laboratory nucleic acid test equipment, ensuring accurate results, compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting patient care decisions. Hologic Japan Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized to provide these services, as confirmed by market research. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to challenge the sole-source basis by December 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time to Ashley Hodge at ashley.n.hodge4.civ@health.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Hodge
    ashley.n.hodge4.civ@health.mil
    Shannon La Com
    shannon.lacom2.civ@health.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hologic Japan INC.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Hologic Japan Inc. for annual preventive maintenance (PM) services for Government-owned Hologic Japan Inc. equipment at the United States Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan. This notice, HT941026N0010, is not a request for competitive quotes. The services are crucial for maintaining the performance of HOLOGIC PANTHER Laboratory nucleic acid test equipment, ensuring accurate results, regulatory compliance, and patient care. Hologic Japan Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only authorized provider of these PM services, as confirmed by market research. The NAICS code is 339114, and the PSC is J065. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by December 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time to ashley.n.hodge4.civ@health.mil to challenge the sole-source basis, but the Government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.
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