Bod Pod for Fitness Center

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base has published a Special Notice for the procurement of a BOD POD GS-X Body Composition Tracking System for their fitness center. The notice serves as an informational announcement regarding a sole source procurement intended for COSMED USA, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of this specialized equipment. The contract requires delivery and installation of one BOD POD system and associated workstation, along with complete setup, calibration, system validation, and on-site training. The estimated contract value is $54,500 with a performance period of 30-60 days after award. The procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5 and is justified as sole source due to COSMED's proprietary Air Displacement Plethysmography technology that has no equivalent alternatives in the market.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the Air Force's intent to award a sole source contract while providing an opportunity for interested parties to submit responses if they believe they can meet the technical requirements. Contractors have until August 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST to submit unclassified responses via email to the designated contracting officers. The notice emphasizes that responses will be treated as informational only and that no contract award is guaranteed based on submissions. Work must commence within 30 calendar days of contract award, with delivery, installation, and training completed within five business days of system arrival at Building 1549, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. The contractor must provide comprehensive technical support, conduct training for up to five personnel, and ensure full system functionality with operator certification by Fitness Center leadership.