HT941026N0097 NOI MAMC Needle Trainer Simulator.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source HT941026N0097

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLY CONTRACT

AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for Manufacturer: Surgical Science North America (One (1) x Product # 8065998401 – NeedleTrainer V2 with x2 Wireless Scanner, NeedleTrainer - Peripheral Nerve Block Module, and NeedleTrainer Vascular Access Module) to support an emergency requirement for the operations of Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a) under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

SURGICAL SCIENCE NORTH AMERICA

23500 Mercantile Rd, Suite F Beachwood, OH 44122

UEI: L14JMSR6DNF8

CAGE: 3CPA6

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112 SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The associated Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 (MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES).

The objective of this emergency sole-source award is to procure proprietary refractive laser treatment cards directly from the manufacturer, Surgical Science North America. Specifically, this requirement encompasses One (1) x Product # 8065998401 – NeedleTrainer V2 with x2 Wireless Scanner, NeedleTrainer - Peripheral Nerve Block Module, and NeedleTrainer Vascular Access Module. Surgical Science North America is the only manufacturer for this equipment.

The Andersen Simulation Center at Madigan Army Medical Center requires a Needle Trainer system to support medical readiness, clinical education, and procedural competency development. Needle-based procedural training is required to allow learners to practice safe and accurate techniques in a controlled environment before performing procedures on patients. The purpose of this requirement is to procure a Needle Trainer system to enhance hands-on procedural training, improve learner confidence, and support the operational training needs of the Andersen Simulation Center. The system shall be used to support needle insertion, ultrasound-guided procedures, and related clinical skills training. The Andersen Simulation Center specifically requires Surgical Science North America's Needle Trainer system to support standardized needle-based and ultrasound guided procedural training. This requirement is for a specific commercially available training system because the system provides the required anatomical simulation, needle guidance training capability, repeatable training environment, and compatibility with the Center's existing simulation-based training objectives.

The required capability is unique and highly specialized. Comparable products reviewed during market research do not provide the same combination of needle insertion training, ultrasound-guided procedural practice, repeatable learner use, and training realism required by the Andersen Simulation Center. Use of a different product would not meet the Government's training objectives and would require additional evaluation, changes to training materials, or loss of standardization. The acquisition of the Needle Trainer will significantly enhance the training capabilities of the Center. This device provides a realistic, cost-effective, and repeatable solution for ultrasound-guided needle insertion training. By integrating this technology, the Center will improve the quality and safety of clinical skill development for trainees, reduce the reliance on consumable training supplies, and minimize potential patient risks associated with live practice.

Because these are proprietary components distributed exclusively by the OEM, there is no reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from two (2) or more small businesses. Accordingly, the proposed acquisition strategy is to execute this procurement on a sole-source basis under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Delivery Date: 90 Days ARO Delivery Location:

Madigan Army Medical Center Joint Base Lewis McChord 9040A Jackson Ave.

Tacoma, WA 98431

Surgical Science North America is the sole source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum requirements to provide the requested proprietary handpieces and certified installation services at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation document exists for this requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement. Submissions must include management, technical, and cost data in sufficient detail—accompanied by convincing evidence—to clearly demonstrate the capability to provide the required equipment and preventive maintenance. Capability statements shall not exceed six (6) pages (8.5" x 11" format) using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

Requests for documentation, inquiries for additional information, or submissions consisting solely of questions will not be considered affirmative responses. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered exclusively for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole-source purchase order.

Response Instructions:

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to:

• Barrett Taylor at Barrett.s.taylor.ctr@health.mil

• Cha-on Gordon at cha-on.p.gordon2.civ@health.mil https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3ABarrett.s.taylor.ctr%40health.mil https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Acha-on.p.gordon2.civ%40health.mil

The closing date for challenges is no later than 1000 Pacific Daylight Time, Monday, August 19, 2026.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.