DRD Camera System Upgrade
ID: 1301234610Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTERSILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, USA

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

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center, is seeking to procure a specialized Disorientation Research Device (DRD) camera system upgrade from Smart Eye, citing a sole source justification. This procurement is essential due to the Navy's requirement for a custom-made eye tracking system that includes a unique fourth camera, which is exclusively supplied by Smart Eye. The acquisition is critical for advancing military medical research, as it supports the development of specialized equipment necessary for disorientation studies. Interested parties can reach out to Timothy A. Daniels at timothy.a.daniels18.civ@health.mil or Michael Ponczek at michael.ponczek@us.af.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    The document details a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) to procure a specialized Disorientation Research Device (DRD) from Smart Eye, citing a sole source justification. The requirement arises from the Navy’s need for a custom-made eye tracking system, which necessitates the unique 4th camera supplied exclusively by Smart Eye. The J&A references statutory exceptions under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) for only one responsible source and near-term urgency. The NMRC performed market research indicating no feasible alternative suppliers. As Smart Eye is the sole provider capable of meeting the specific technical requirements, the contracting activity determined that competition is not feasible, and future acquisitions will be evaluated for potential sources. The document includes contact information for the relevant contracting officers and certifications affirming the accuracy and necessity of the acquisition. This justification underscores the importance of specialized procurement processes in government contracting, ensuring both compliance and efficiency in supporting military medical research.
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