BRAINHQ LICENSE SPECIAL NOTICE.docx

Classification Product Service Code: 7A20 - IT and Telecom – Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software.

NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers.

Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20889

Description:

THIS IS a Notice of Intent to Sole Source NOT a REQUEST FOR QUOTE / PROPOSAL The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Northeastern Healthcare Operations-Contracting Division (NEHO-CD), on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in support of the Speech Language Pathology Department, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Posit Science Corporation, 160 Pine Street, STE 200, San Francisco, California 94111-5513, CAGE Code #4WNX3.

The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contract is intended to procure BrainHQ Enterprise Licenses, an online platform that offers brain exercises based on neuroscience research to improve memory, attentiveness, brain speed, and other cognitive functions. BrainHQ is a mission critical program for military, dependent, and retired patients with cognitive dysfunction, seeking care within the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at WRNMMC. The NICoE has served thousands of patients over the years and continues to receive a high number of referrals. Support includes provision of a 24/7 hotline to provide system user orientation and software updates. Estimated Period of Performance is from 09/01/2025-08/31/2029. This requirement will have a Base year with three one-year option periods.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Phone calls will not be accepted. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed action based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to fulfill this requirement by responding to this notice no later than 10:00am EST, Friday, July 11, 2025 by email to philip.b.atwell.ctr@health.mil and cc: erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil.

All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the maintenance services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.