Maintenance for fMRI software
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Nordic Neuro Lab, Inc. for maintenance services related to the existing NordicBrain software and hardware at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. This procurement aims to ensure ongoing support and maintenance of specialized medical software and hardware that are critical for the operations of the Radiology Department at WRNMMC. The contract will be awarded under the authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition, with interested parties required to express their capabilities by 10:00 AM EST on September 19, 2024, via email to the primary contact, Ealed Nuru, at ealed.m.nuru.civ@health.mil, with a copy to Erica S. Oh at erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil.

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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Northeastern Markets Contracting Division (NM-CD), intends to award a sole source contract to Nordic Neuro Lab, Inc. for maintenance services related to existing NordicBrain software and hardware at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. The contract falls under the regulation permitting Other than Full and Open Competition due to the simplified acquisition threshold. This document serves as a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government maintains discretion regarding whether to pursue competitive procurement based on responses to this notice. Interested parties must express their capabilities no later than 10:00am EST on September 19, 2024, via email. The focus is on ensuring the ongoing support and maintenance of specialized medical software and hardware critical for the operations of the Radiology Department at WRNMMC, showcasing the Government’s aim to utilize existing resources effectively while ensuring quality care.
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