Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Columbia VAMC NCO-7, in support of the Atlanta VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Nihon Kohden America, LLC for eight (08) PSG-1100 amplifiers with EtCO2 technology embedded. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center has a requirement for for eight (08) PSG-1100 amplifiers with EtCO2 technology embedded.

This requested equipment is to assist in best practices by aiding the clinician in identifying and diagnosing specific types of sleep disorder. EtC02 monitoring is an essential part of a sleep study. The system is compatible with the Nihon Kohden sleep acquisition system used in the Atlanta VA sleep lab. To replace this with another manufacturer’s equipment would result in a significant increase in cost to the Government.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, Nihon Kohden America, LLC is the only source capable of providing the required supplies. This is not a solicitation, nor is a solicitation available. However, interested organizations may submit a capabilities statement and qualifications.

Responses must be in writing and must be submitted electronically to Jeremy Calligan, Contracting Officer, at Jeremy.calligan@va.gov by 12:00 noon EST on, March 17, 2025. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.

Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.