6515--WatchPAT One Direct Program (WRJ)

Other / Unclassified

This document is a notice of a firm-fixed GSA contract award for the WatchPAT One Direct Program to Itamar Medical, Inc. The award was made by the White River Junction VA Medical Center through GSA contract 36F79723D0108.

This award was made under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), citing unique or highly specialized needs that only one solution can meet. The VA's requirement is for a FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware workflow supporting direct-to-patient shipping, secure ingestion, and integration with VA's CPRS/Cerner systems. Currently, only WatchPAT ONE Direct Services meets these specific requirements in the VA's production environment. Implementing alternatives would involve significant delays and costs associated with new integrations, FedRAMP authorization, and security assessments, potentially jeopardizing care continuity. The VA intends to pursue competitive acquisitions in the future for vendors who achieve the necessary FedRAMP authorization and demonstrate operational readiness for direct-to-patient workflows.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the "WatchPAT One Direct Program (WRJ)". The Department of Veterans Affairs, West Haven VA Medical Center intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract with options to ITAMAR MEDICAL, INC. The procurement is for approximately 500 WatchPAT ONE Devices with services per year for 60 months.

• 500 WatchPAT ONE Devices with services per year.

• Contract duration of 60 months (firm-fixed-price with options).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price with options.

• Period of Performance: 60 months.

• NAICS Code: 334510 (Medical Device Manufacturing).

• Product Service Code: 6515.

• Response Due Date: January 16, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice of intent to sole source.

• Vendors who believe they are qualified to provide these products should submit a response with detailed, relevant documentation to allow the government to perform market research.

• The government will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.

• The government intends to negotiate with only one source (Itamar Medical, Inc.) under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized and available only through Itamar Medical, Inc. via FSS 36F79723D0108.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven CT 06516.

• Point of Contact: Divianna Mathurin, Contract Specialist, divianna.mathurin@va.gov, 914-325-3258.

• A solicitation is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a sole source justification for the procurement of WatchPAT ONE Devices with WatchPAT ONE Direct Services for the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The acquisition is for a firm-fixed requirement of 500 devices and services per year for 60 months, awarded as a new contract under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program. The purpose is to procure a home sleep apnea testing device to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive and central sleep apnea.

• (500) WatchPAT ONE Devices with WatchPAT ONE Direct Services per year.

• The WatchPAT ONE device measures sleep stages, respiratory events, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and body position via a smartphone app and cloud-based solution.

• The device is disposable, single-use, and designed for home use.

• Compatibility with CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed.

• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year (12/31/2025 - 12/30/2026) plus 4 Option Years (ending 12/30/2030).

• Contractor: ITAMAR MEDICAL, INC. (Large Business) via Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Number: 36F79723D0108.

This document is a sole source justification, not a solicitation with submission instructions or evaluation criteria for proposals. It outlines the rationale for a sole source award.

This is a sole source acquisition. The justification notes that VHSS is the sole source provider for the WatchPAT ONE Direct Program and that no US manufactured sleep study equipment satisfies the needs. It also highlights that only two devices are compatible with the National VA Sleep Program's Somnoware interface, and only WatchPAT ONE by Itamar and NOX T3 by Nox Medical have FEDRAMP-approved Somnoware interfaces. The NOX T3 is not disposable and must be returned, unlike the WatchPAT ONE.

• The justification cites Executive Order 14275 and deviations under FAR 8.4 and GSAM/R 538.71.
• The price has been consistently set at $219.00 per study since 2022, deemed fair and reasonable.
• The device is FDA approved for diagnosis of Obstructive and Central sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, and premature heart beats.
• The device is user-friendly, designed to minimize sleep disruption.
• The acquisition aims to reduce logistical challenges, improve hygiene, and provide faster turnaround times for results.