Notice of Intent to Sole Source 8 (a) – Kinetic Concepts, LLC

The Kentucky Army National Guard has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source an 8(a) contract to Kinetic Concepts, LLC for dental services. This notice, posted on February 13, 2025, with a due date of March 3, 2025, is not a request for competitive quotes but a formal announcement of a planned contract award. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) R429 for Professional Support in Emergency Response and Disaster Planning, with a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 611430 for Professional and Management Development Training. The contract will be awarded under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.800(d), which prioritizes 8(a) set-asides or sole source awards for acquisitions above the simplified acquisition threshold. The statutory basis allows for other than full and open competition, specifically leveraging 8(a) program provisions.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Kinetic Concepts, LLC, a certified 8(a) program participant. The contract is valued at less than $100 million, which exempts it from requiring a formal Justification and Approval (J&A) document under DFARS guidelines. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to 8(a) program participants, with a small business size standard of $15 million for the specified NAICS code. The SBA has assigned the requirement number BM1738779279H, and the contract will be executed under FAR 6.302-5(4) for "other than" full and open competition. Contractors interested in similar opportunities should note the specific requirements around 8(a) sole source awards, including the size standards and specialized service categories. While this particular notice is not soliciting competitive quotes, it demonstrates the ongoing opportunities within government contracting, particularly for small businesses participating in the 8(a) program.