ContractSpecial Notice8(a) Sole Source

Sentec

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NIMH25004491
Response Deadline
Sep 18, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
8(a) Sole Source
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a sole source contract to Sentec for the procurement of specialized medical equipment, including the Sentec V-Sign™ Sensor and ancillary supplies. This advanced digital device is designed for noninvasive, continuous monitoring of transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension, pulse oximetry, pulse rate, and relative heating power, making it suitable for a diverse patient demographic across various clinical settings such as neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, sleep labs, and post-operative care. The procurement is justified under FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as Sentec is the only vendor capable of providing this patented technology, and interested parties must submit a capability statement by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to be considered. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Joseph Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
339112
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
R499
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source.pdf
PDF162 KB9/3/2025
AI Summary
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Sentec for specialized medical equipment and supplies. The procurement, identified as NIMH25004491, is for a one-year period and includes a Membrane Changer, Service Gas, CO2 gas sensor, roll stand, application equipment, and the Sentec V-Sign™ Sensor + Gasket. This non-competitive acquisition is justified under FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically Subpart 13.106-1(b), due to Sentec being the only vendor capable of providing the patented, all-digital V-Sign™ Sensor technology safe for extended patient skin contact during sleep. The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and is a small business set-aside. Interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirement must submit a capability statement, including pricing and business details, by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 3, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 18, 2025
expiryArchive DateOct 3, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA

Point of Contact

Name
Joseph Kennedy

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources