Mini Hearing Booths

This Special Notice concerns the procurement of mini hearing booths by the Department of the Army Medical Command. The opportunity involves the acquisition of four audiometric mini hearing booths for the United States Army Health Contracting Activity at the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Health Clinic in Doral, Florida. The total contract value is $93,160.00, to be funded through FY25 Defense Health Program funds. The procurement is being processed as a sole-source acquisition from Audiometrics, Inc. under simplified acquisition procedures. This notice has been posted without any specific set-aside designation for small businesses or other categories.

The purpose of this procurement is to replace two existing end-of-life audio booths with compatible equipment that will integrate seamlessly with current clinic operations without requiring infrastructure modifications or staff retraining. The justification document emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining uninterrupted medical testing capabilities and avoiding potential disruptions to patient care. The required delivery date is September 30, 2025, establishing an immediate timeline for contract performance. Market research confirmed that no alternative sources are available through standard government procurement channels including DLA, GSA, UNICOR, or AbilityOne programs. The procurement is structured as a fixed-price contract arrangement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The Army Medical Command has determined that this sole-source approach is necessary to ensure equipment compatibility and maintain operational continuity at the military medical facility.