Notice of intent to sole source

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Northeastern Healthcare Operations Contracting Division (NEHO-CD), has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for peritoneal dialysis (PD) kits and equipment. The notice pertains to a procurement requirement for Walter Reed National Military Medical Medical Center's Medicine Department Nephrology Clinic. The contract is intended to supply home dialysis equipment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients, with anticipated deliveries following a 28-day schedule potentially resulting in thirteen or more annual shipments per patient. The agency intends to award a firm fixed price contract directly to Koffel Medical Supply, Inc., located in Libertyville, Illinois. This procurement will be executed under statutory authority for Other than full and Open Competition, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the market of DHA's intent to sole source the contract based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive proposal solicitation, and no requests for solicitation copies will be honored. The notice is specifically targeted at a Total Small Business set-aside, with Koffel Medical Supply, Inc. identified as the intended awardee. Eligibility for this specific contract opportunity is not open, as the government has determined to proceed with a sole source award. The contract will focus on procuring dialysis supplies and equipment for home PD ESRD dialysis patients, with the final determination of non-competition being solely at the government's discretion. Potential contractors are advised that phone calls will not be accepted, and the agency maintains complete discretion in proceeding with this procurement method.