Notice of Intent to Sole Source_Rapid Return to Duty
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN42)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62d98cdbf76f4120b27cdea23cefa0b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) for research related to an accelerated clinical protocol aimed at facilitating rapid return to duty after pneumothorax or hemothorax. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of a nurse-driven, physician-supervised protocol that promotes self-ambulatory discharge of patients within 72 hours, addressing critical gaps in military medical care during combat operations. This research is vital as it aims to improve patient outcomes in resource-limited settings, particularly in the context of battlefield injuries. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements to Tammy McRae at tammy.n.mcrae.civ@mail.mil by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 20, 2024, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tammy McRae
    (301) 619-3771
    tammy.n.mcrae.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    A02. Redacted J&A.pdf
    The document pertains to a sole source contract related to ongoing research previously conducted under two cooperative agreements with CU, supported by the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC). Both prior agreements were awarded through full and open competition without the need for sole source justifications. The current contract continues from early research phases, necessitating sole source award as no other entity possesses the requisite capabilities to avoid duplication of effort, cost, or time. The procurement history indicates that previous agreements were successfully awarded based on favorable evaluations during competitive processes. No unusual acquisition patterns were observed in the past transactions, and there is no additional information required under the other facts section. The context of this document underscores the importance of continuity in specialized research within federal contracting guidelines, particularly highlighting the transition from a competitive to a sole source procurement approach due to the unique circumstances surrounding the project.
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