7E--MedTabs Touchscreen Systems

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice for MedTabs Touchscreen Systems procurement. This notice announces the agency's intent to pursue a sole-source procurement for specialized healthcare-grade touchscreen devices for their new Phoenix research facility. The procurement specifically targets 21.5" medTAB22 devices from PDI Communication Systems Inc. in Springboro, Ohio, which will serve dual functions as patient entertainment systems and healthcare management tools. The devices are designed to provide television, games, and entertainment while also displaying health-related content, facilitating telehealth services, and enabling patient survey administration. The procurement is being justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302 due to specific technical requirements and system compatibility needs.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire healthcare-grade touchscreen systems that integrate entertainment capabilities with clinical functionality, including Android OS lockdown features, hospital-grade safety certifications, and remote device management through GENiO systems. Interested vendors must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration system and submit price quotations by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on September 25, 2025, to the designated contracting officer via email. Electronic submissions are preferred, and all communications should be directed to Moe Filali at Moe.Filali@nih.gov. The procurement seeks devices with integrated cameras and microphones, smart full HD TV tablet capabilities, VESA mounting options, and specialized remote management functionality. While structured as a sole-source procurement, the notice serves to inform the vendor community of NIH's intent and provide opportunity for interested parties to respond within the specified timeframe.