36C25626Q1109 Special Notice.pdf
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Special Notice and Statement of Work for LiteGait 500X Procurement
This is a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source and accompanying Statement of Work for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16 in Houston, Texas, regarding the procurement of one LiteGait 500X mobile gait-training device for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The VA intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price contract with Mobility Research, Inc. (UEI: YP67M2JZY5B5), located at 3156 W Lewis Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85009, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Market research has determined that the supply is highly specialized and available only from the original source without unacceptable delay or cost duplication. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q1109, and responses to this notice of intent must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Jeneice Matthews (jeneice.matthews@va.gov) by July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time. The government anticipates awarding the contract on August 13, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
The LiteGait 500X is a mobile gait-training device required to support advanced gait training, improve patient safety, and enhance therapist efficiency during rehabilitation interventions for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. Key technical requirements include a flexible yoke system with controllable vertical displacement and adjustable rigidity, a wireless tablet BiSym scale for body-weight support feedback and left/right distribution measurement, a freedom yoke with 360-degree rotation capability for multidirectional gait practice, a smart controller system that automatically adjusts overhead lift based on preset support goals with emergency stop functionality, and a gaiter stool for therapist positioning. Maintenance and servicing may be performed by the facility's Biomedical Engineering department or the manufacturer. The device will remain in use for its full product life cycle as determined by facility logistics, with delivery timing based on vendor schedules and availability. No government-furnished equipment or information is required, and contractor personnel will require escorted access only without background investigations.
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Special Notice
*= Required Field Special Notice
SUBJECT* LITEGATE 500X
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q1109
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-27-2026 11:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO,
USA
ARCHIVE 8 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515
NAICS CODE* 339920
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Jeneice Matthews jeneice.matthews@va.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov
URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS jeneice.matthews@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25626Q1109 Special Notice
DESCRIPTION
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office located in Houston, Texas 77030 in support of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for procurement titled LiteGait 500x for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 with MOBILITY RESEARCH, INC., in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that the supply/service is highly specialized, only available from the original source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The government intends to award the contract with an anticipated date of 13 August 2026 to MOBILITY RESEARCH INC., 3156 W Lewis Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85009 UEI: YP67M2JZY5B5. The intended procurement will be classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339920- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE
QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the date/time indicated below. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent.
Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with “RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C25626Q1109” in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. Responses to this notice must be supported with clear and substantial evidence to basically be able to provide the supply/service outlined in this notice (see attachment) and sent via email to Jeneice Matthews, jeneice.matthews@va.gov NO LATER THAN July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time.
Statement of Work (SOW): LiteGait 500X
1. Introduction The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure one (1) LiteGait 500X for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC), Shreveport, Louisiana. The LiteGait 500X is required to support advanced gait training, improve patient safety, and enhance therapist efficiency during rehabilitation interventions.
2. Background PM&RS provides therapy services to post-operative orthopedic patients, neurological patients, and individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The LiteGait 500X enables safe, supported gait and balance training for individuals at risk of falls. Its design allows utilization across various environments including hallways, patient rooms, and stairs, offering flexibility not available in fixed systems.
3. Scope of Work This acquisition covers procurement, delivery, and acceptance of one (1) LiteGait 500X mobile gait-training device. LiteGait systems are unique in offering the combined functionality of a fixed lift, mobile trainer, and compatibility with treadmill-based therapy interventions.
4. Technical Requirements
4.1 Flexible Yoke System
Allows controllable vertical displacement for pre-gait balance activities.
Adjustable rigidity knob for varying support.
Supports movement dynamics at higher walking speeds.
4.2 Tablet BiSym Scale (Wireless)
Provides feedback on body-weight support.
DRAFT
Measures left/right distribution for documentation.
Operates wirelessly for flexible placement.
4.3 Freedom Yoke
360-degree rotation capability.
Enables multidirectional gait practice.
Standard on this model.
4.4 Smart Controller System
Automatically adjusts overhead lift based on preset support goals.
Includes emergency stop and LED indicator.
Dual-channel actuator control.
4.5 Gaiter Stool
Attaches to LiteGait base to support therapist positioning.
5. Performance Monitoring Maintenance and servicing of the LiteGait 500X may be performed by Biomedical Engineering or the manufacturer.
6. Security Requirements Contractor personnel will not access VA-sensitive information and will require escorted access only. Background investigations are not required.
7. Government-Furnished Equipment/Information None.
8. Additional Considerations
8.1 Need and Benefit
Acquisition supports expanding therapy services and increased patient demand at
OBVAMC.
DRAFT
8.2 Follow-On Work
None anticipated.
8.3 Conflicts of Interest
None identified.
8.4 Inspection and Acceptance Criteria
Not applicable.
9. Risk Control All maintenance shall be performed by Biomed or the manufacturer.
10. Place of Performance Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service
Shreveport, LA 71101
11. Period of Performance Device will remain in use for its full product life cycle as determined by Logistics.
12. Delivery Requirements Delivery timeline will be based on vendor schedules and availability. DRAFT
| LiteGait_500X_SOW Draft _Overton Brooks VAMC Shreveport LA.pdf |
| 1. Introduction |
| 2. Background |
| 3. Scope of Work |
| 4. Technical Requirements |
| 4.1 Flexible Yoke System |
| 4.2 Tablet BiSym Scale (Wireless) |
| 4.3 Freedom Yoke |
| 4.4 Smart Controller System |
| 4.5 Gaiter Stool |
| 5. Performance Monitoring |
| 6. Security Requirements |
| 7. Government-Furnished Equipment/Information |
| 8. Additional Considerations |
| 8.1 Need and Benefit |
| 8.2 Follow-On Work |
| 8.3 Conflicts of Interest |
| 8.4 Inspection and Acceptance Criteria |
| 9. Risk Control |
| 10. Place of Performance |
| 11. Period of Performance |
| 12. Delivery Requirements |
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