A02-NTS-Removeable-Handles-Sole-Sole-Justification-20250602-Final_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) document for a procurement by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) on behalf of the 18th Medical Group (MDG) Logistics, Kadena Air Force Base, and the United States Naval Hospital Okinawa-Japan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The requirement is for four (4) Neonatal Transportation System (NTS) Removable Handles/Incubator Adaptor Deck, which provide means of manual movement and patient securement during air transport. International Biomedical Ltd. is identified as the sole source capable of meeting the government's specific requirements, with a contract type of Fixed Price.

The document indicates market research was conducted from March 2025 to May 2025, using search engines and reviewing mandatory sources. The procurement was posted on the Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.201, with a Notice of Intent to Sole Source posted on 8 May 2025 and a response date of 23 May 2025. No responses have been received to date. The justification emphasizes that failure to obtain these specific NTS Removable Handles will prevent efficient transport of critically ill patients, potentially degrading mission capabilities and impacting regional medical support for military personnel.