SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- NOTICE OF INTENT SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Sleep Systems
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2020 6:29:19 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA Bethesda MD 20892 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- NIMH20003967
- Response Due
- 6/14/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/29/2020
- Point of Contact
- Michael Horn
- E-Mail Address
-
michael.horn@nih.gov
(michael.horn@nih.gov)
- Description
- INTRODUCTION THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND�OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Natus Medical Incorporated for NDx Sleep Systems. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 334510 � ELECTROMEDICAL AND ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS MANUFACTURING with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees. REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13�Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13�Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6�Competition Requirements. FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source provides that: For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name OR industrial mobilization). The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06 dated May 6, 2020. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks to upgrade its sleep laboratory. NIMH requires four (4) in-lab systems to replace the existing four (4) bed laboratory, (2 beds on 7SW-N, and 2 beds on 7SE-N).� In addition, two (2) portable sleep systems are needed that can acquire sleep data at any bed within the clinical center. Two (2) reading stations are also needed where sleep data are reviewed and interpreted. �The ability to simultaneously record additional physiological parameters during the sleep recordings is essential to forward -looking research, including current pediatric device validation work with NICHD and NIBIB seeking to establish the relationship between nocturnal desaturations and subsequent cognitive changes during development. Purchase Description: Sleep Systems with 64 referential channels, up to 12 programmable bipolar channels and 16 DC, for sleep research studies. Quantity: Four (4) x in-lab systems which include Two (2) x portable systems and two (2) reading stations The salient product characteristics are as follows: A minimum of 64 referential channels A minimum of 12 programmable bipolar channels and importantly, A minimum of 16 direct current (DC) channels. DC channels to record slower-moving potentials, such as output from oximeters or pH meters, changes in pressure in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment, or output from transducers that measure body temperature. Simultaneous data collection and display can occur for up to 92 channels on this device. The essential characteristics of the Natus Embla NDx sleep acquisition system that limit the availability to a sole source are proprietary engineering and software which has been patented. The Natus system is the only system that is able to record multiple direct current (DC) channels. DC amplifiers are typically used to record slower-moving potentials, such as output from oximeters or pH meters, changes in pressure in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment, or output from transducers that record additional important measurements such as body temperature. The ability to simultaneously record additional physiological parameters during the sleep recording is essential to forward -looking research, including current pediatric device validation work with NICHD and NIBIB seeking to establish the relationship between nocturnal desaturations in children with sleep apnea and subsequent cognitive changes during development. CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted. Specifically, Natus Medical Incorporated is the only vendor in the marketplace that can provide the products required by NIMH. The intended source is: Natus Medical Incorporated 6701 Koll Center Pkwy Ste 120 Pleasanton, CA, 94566-8061 CLOSING STATEMENT THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number, NIMH20003967. Responses must be submitted electronically to Michael Horn, Contract Specialist, at michael.horn@nih.gov.� U.S. Mail and fax responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN05679501-F 20200605/200603230154 (samdaily.us)
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