Notice of Intent - Sole Source for Warranty and Service for ConMed Airseal and Helix Argon

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Northeastern Healthcare Operations Contracting Division has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract opportunity for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The notice indicates the intent to award a firm fixed price contract to Lovell Government Services, Inc. for extended warranty and service plans for medical equipment. Specifically, the contract covers 7 AirSeal iFS units and 2 Helix Argon Beam devices. The procurement will be executed under the statutory authority for "Other than full and Open Competition" in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302 Sole Source provisions. The notice emphasizes that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements for these specialized medical equipment services.

Interested contractors have until 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, to respond to the notice by email to specified government contacts. The purpose of potential contractor responses is to help the government determine whether conducting a competitive procurement would be in its best interest. Contractors must provide information supporting their capability to provide the required supplies, with all submitted information to be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations, and phone calls will not be accepted. Potential contractors should be aware that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed action. The contract falls under the NAICS category of Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811210) and the PSC category of Medical Equipment Maintenance and Repair.