Intent to Sole Source - Hill Rom Surgical Table Accessories
Overview
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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 National Institute of Health (NIH), specifically the Clinical Center's Department of Perioperative Medicine (DPM), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Hill Rom Surgical Table Accessories. This notice indicates NIH's plan to negotiate with Baxter Healthcare for the purchase and upgrade of positioning equipment for surgical tables. This acquisition is critical due to frequent breakdowns of current equipment, posing a patient safety concern. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DPM, which supports clinical and surgical research across 11 OR suites, a 15-bed PACU, and Pre-Op unit, requires new positioning equipment for its surgical tables. The existing equipment is failing, creating patient safety risks. The new accessories must be specific to the types of surgical tables currently owned by the department, which is the basis for the sole source justification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice - Intent to Sole Source
- Proposed Vendor: Baxter Healthcare
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Evaluation
This is not a Request for Proposal. The government intends to proceed on an "other than full and open competition basis." However, all responsible sources capable of providing the required accessories may submit a capability statement. These statements will be considered, but a determination not to compete this requirement remains solely at the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit capability statements via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov, referencing NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006065 in the subject line.