# Intent to Sole Source - Arjo Flojac Units

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/noiolaocc26004214

- Solicitation number: NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004214
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Contracting office: National Institutes of Health (n-NATIONALINSTITUTESOFHEALTH)
- NAICS: 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Product or service code: 7510 Office Supplies
- 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: April 8, 2026
- Last posted: April 8, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2340cbe988844cf5bf8d40858d8a6194/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:

**ARJO, Inc. Acquisition Description:** Arjo Flo Jack is a medical lift device used by nursing staff to safely lift a patient after a fall from the floor to the level of a bed, stretcher, or exam table. • Inflates to lift a patient gradually off the floor • Reduces risk of injury to caregivers • Supports 500 lb. capacity • Is commonly used in hospitals 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 NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004214) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 04/18/2026 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

- April 8, 2026: Special notice, due April 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 2340cbe988844cf5bf8d40858d8a6194. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2340cbe988844cf5bf8d40858d8a6194/view

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/noiolaocc26004214.