6515--WatchPAT One Direct Program (WRJ)

SOL #: 36C24126Q0071Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/db9935f7bbca48d19e12e04751def1e5/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 10, 2026

Action Date

Jan 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the White River Junction VA Medical Center, has awarded a firm-fixed GSA contract for the WatchPAT One Direct Program to Itamar Medical, Inc. This sole source award, made under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), addresses the VA's unique requirement for a FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware workflow that supports direct-to-patient shipping, secure ingestion, and integration with VA's CPRS/Cerner systems.

Scope of Work

The contract procures approximately 500 WatchPAT ONE Devices with WatchPAT ONE Direct Services per year for 60 months. The WatchPAT ONE device is a disposable, single-use home sleep apnea testing device that measures sleep stages, respiratory events, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and body position via a smartphone app and cloud-based solution. A critical requirement is its compatibility and integration with the VA's CPRS/Cerner systems and a FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware interface.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed GSA Contract
Contractor: Itamar Medical, Inc. (Large Business)
GSA Contract Number: 36F79723D0108
Period of Performance: 60 months (1 Base Year + 4 Option Years, from approximately 12/31/2025 to 12/30/2030)
Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
Award Date: March 10, 2026
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Award to a Large Business)

Justification for Sole Source

The award was justified because, at present, only WatchPAT ONE Direct Services meets the VA's minimum needs for a FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware workflow that integrates with CPRS/Cerner and supports direct-to-patient shipping and secure ingestion in the VA's production environment. Implementing alternatives would require new Somnoware integration, FedRAMP authorization, and VA security assessments, leading to unacceptable delays and costs that would jeopardize continuity of care for Veterans. The WatchPAT ONE is also noted for being disposable, unlike other compatible devices.

Future Opportunities

The VA remains committed to competitive acquisitions in the future. Vendors who achieve FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware integration and demonstrate operational readiness for direct-to-patient workflows are encouraged to pursue these capabilities for potential future competitive procurements.