VALD Performance Tools

The Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, California, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to VALD GROUP INC of Charlotte, North Carolina. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) per FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii), which allows for sole-source contracting when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The contract involves the acquisition of specialized performance testing equipment including ForceDecks Dual Force Plate Systems, ForceFrame Max Strength Testing Systems, DynaMo Plus units, and related components. This notice was published by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command on August 20, 2025. While this is not a request for proposals, the government has indicated it will consider responses from other responsible sources who believe they can provide the required equipment and services.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire athletic and sporting performance measurement equipment for the Naval Health Research Center's research activities. Interested contractors have until August 26, 2025, to respond to this notice if they believe they can provide equivalent capabilities to those offered by the intended sole-source vendor. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have completed all required FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. Submissions must reference contract number N63116-25-Q-0575 and include complete company information including name, address, CAGE code, and point of contact details with phone number and email address. The equipment falls under the NAICS category of Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing and the PSC category of Athletic and Sporting Equipment, indicating this procurement supports research activities related to physical performance and athletic capabilities.