# Notice to Intent to Sole Source - Surgical Supplies

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/noicc26002571

- Solicitation number: NOI-CC-26-002571
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Contracting office: National Institutes of Health - CC (75N900)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
- Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125
- First posted: February 4, 2026
- Last posted: February 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95c56f2c2f5a461685b5ba5e79712edc/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

**Acquisition Description:** The products/supplies are estimated not to exceed $34,807.80 not including shipping cost and is required to be delivered by Feb 19, 2026. Because of the urgency of this medication, only 1 source will be solicited. The supplies must be delivered by 2/19/26. This office became aware of the requirement on 1/19/26. If the required delivery date is not met, it will impact the ability to provide patient care.

Description of the supplies or services to be purchased: Products/supplies for emergency needs at the NIH Clinical Center: Surgicel 2in x 14in Absorbable Hemostat (oxidized regenerated cellulose), 1951S Surgicel Fibrillar 4inX4in (10.2CMX10.2CM), 1963 The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference 26-002571) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 02/07/2026 to:

valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Publications

- February 4, 2026: Special notice, due February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 95c56f2c2f5a461685b5ba5e79712edc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95c56f2c2f5a461685b5ba5e79712edc/view

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/noicc26002571.