6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source MotionWatch-8 Wrist Style ActiGraph with Light Sensor

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to Small Business, Camntech, Inc., located at 630 Boerne Stage Airfield, Boerne, Texas 78006:

ITEM #

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

QTY

UNIT OF ISSUE

0001

04-111 MotionWatch-8 Wrist Style ActiGraph with Light Sensor, Event Marker with LED Indicator, & USB Cable

30

EA

0002

04-112 MotionWare Set-up & Analysis Software Package

1

EA

0003

Shipping

1

EA

1001

Additional MotionWatch-8 and Logistics

Option Year One 09/30/2023 to 09/29/2024

5

EA

2001

Additional MotionWatch-8 and Logistics

Option Year Two 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025

5

EA

3001

Additional MotionWatch-8 and Logistics

Option Year Three 09/30/2025 to 09/29/2026

5

EA

4001

Additional MotionWatch-8 and Logistics

Option Year Four 09/30/2026 to 09/29/2027

5

EA

TOTAL

$

Camntech actigraphy watches are built with a light sensor that has a measurement wavelength range which corresponds to the human eye and is capable of measuring brightness up to 64,000 lux, making the Motion Watch the only choice for measuring ambient light exposure in daily living. The wrist worn Actigraphy from Camntech Motionwatch-8 features triaxial acceleration, integral light sensor and onboard USB. Other products may report similar brightness capacity, but not with the same level of fidelity that exists for the Camntech model which is required for this research. Camntech also provides a Research Library with a comprehensive list of scientific publications citing Motion Watch use in cutting edge research for many years. This history of research development is significant for sole source acquisition for this research project. The software for the Motion Watch is approved in VA Technical Reference Model v 22.5. The Motionwatch-8 has been cleared by the FDA to be marketed as a medical device in the USA with 510(k) number K132764.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 339112 and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 16:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, August 10th, 2022. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.