Electroencephalogram (EEG) System

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division Northeast (HCD-NE), on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in support of the Neurology Department, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Nihon Kohden America, LLC. 15353 Barranca Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618-2216, Cage Code #63580.

The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. The contract is intended to procure state of the art new equipment to replace the Electroencephalogram (EEG) system that is failing and past its life expectancy.

The new equipment must have all the following salient characteristics to meet the Government need based on the attached Statement of Work and EEG System Equipment Specification for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Estimated contract award is July 01, 2025. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. 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. If no affirmative written response is received by Closing Date/Time, the contract will be issued without further notice.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

Interested parties may submit their responses and capabilities to fulfill this requirement by responding to this notice no later than 10:00 am EST, Thursday, May 29, 2025 by email to phong.q.pham3.ctr@health.mil and cc: Gregory.m.crump.civ@health.mil.